ABSTRACT
Particularly in arid and semi-arid regions, access to sufficient water regarding quality, quantity and affordability is vital for economic development. In Palestine people often lack access to an adequate supply of water and sanitation. With an average population growth of 3.5% in Palestine and insufficient sanitation, fresh water resources in Palestine are affected by increasing pollution and over-use, resulting in a growing scarcity in quality and quantity of water. The consequence is raised competition among the different users and uses of water.
