ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT: Syria is classified amongst the semi arid countries of the Middle East. It has a population of 18 million in the year 2002, and its Total Renewable Water Resources (TRWR) is estimated around 16 BCM per year. In other words, the per capita TRWR is now less than the water scarcity index (1000 m3/person/year). Although, this would currently rank Syria amongst countries with moderate water stress, it will be soon classified as a country with severe water stress if its population continues to grow at its current rate (about 3%) and water use efficiency is not increased effectively.
