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This chapter surveys the variety of technologies implemented around the world to enhance resilience to water scarcity with a focus on technologies related to water allocation, water augmentation, water efficiency and demand management, water storage, and alternative water sources.
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Brears, R.C. (2018). A Survey of Water Technologies to Build Climate Resilience. In: Brears, R. (eds) Climate Resilient Water Resources Management. Palgrave Studies in Climate Resilient Societies. Palgrave Pivot, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-78896-8_5
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