The development of water quality standards began in the United States in the early 20th century.
The development of water supplies was a feature of the earliest civilizations, and the demand for water continues to rise today.
Dr. Vertefeuille also said cholera was likely to persist in Haiti absent the development of water and sanitation systems, the cost of which has been estimated at $800 million to $1.1 billion.
In the development of water resources beyond their natural condition in rivers, lakes, and springs, the digging of shallow wells was probably the earliest innovation.
Innovation will be key to the sustainable development of water and sanitation access, said Jayanthi Iyengar, senior vice-president and chief innovation and technology officer at Xylem, an American water technology provider.
Aggressive development of water infrastructure and handing substantial subsidies to farmers are other examples of strategies developed under pressures caused by the 1980-88 Iraq-Iran war, international sanctions and the resulting threats to national food security.
Therefore, studies on development of water resources in such regions are considered of vital importance.
The land use pattern in the region has also changed with development of water resources.
Rational design of advanced cost-effective electrocatalysts is vital for the development of water electrolysis.
