Final technical report covering INW activities for project period from February 2004 to October 2007 : greywater treatment and use for poverty reduction in Jordan (Phase II)

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2008

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Inter-Islamic Network on Water Resources Development and Management (INWRDAM), Amman, JO

Abstract

The project accomplished the set goal and objectives and resulted in scaling up of greywater use practices in Al Amer Villages in the Governorate of Karak. The accomplished work is relative to what was possible to achieve under ne prevailing conditions in the project area. The project resulted in significant improvements in design of low cost greywater treatment methods that are suitable for rural low income households and resulted in governmental policy directions that encourage greywater use in rural home gardens. As a result of the project activities 110 low income households in the Al Amer villages in Karak Governorate are practicing sustainable greywater applications. Thus, the project succeeded in the introduction of comprehensive greywater use practices; greywater recovery and treatment, permaculture principles and local capacity for operation and maintenance.

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HOUSEHOLD, WASTEWATER, WATER TREATMENT, WATER REUSE, WATER UTILIZATION, WATER CONSERVATION, JORDAN

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