Economic evaluation of groundwater development plans in upper Egypt

A variety of groundwater development schemes have been implemented in Egypt. In the Nile Valley floodplain groundwater schemes are either to supplement surface water deficits or to solve drainage problems. Previous investigations have indicated that the major economic return from conjunctive use pro...

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Published in:International journal of water resources development 1992-06, Vol.8 (2), p.135-144
Main Author: Attia, Fatma A. R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
Hydrology. Hydrogeology
Water resources
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Summary:A variety of groundwater development schemes have been implemented in Egypt. In the Nile Valley floodplain groundwater schemes are either to supplement surface water deficits or to solve drainage problems. Previous investigations have indicated that the major economic return from conjunctive use projects is from drainage. Accordingly, the groundwater development plans for the Nile Valley gave first priority to tubewell drainage. This paper discusses the economic evaluation of a groundwater scheme designed essentially for land drainage. Results indicate that tubewell drainage is economically the most feasible solution, if pumped water is allocated for irrigation.
ISSN:0790-0627
1360-0648
DOI:10.1080/07900629208722544