This image was taken at Legedadi, where both surface and groundwater supply Addis Ababa city. The surface water observable on the right is the tail of Legedadi reservoir (a major surface water reservoir to Addis Ababa). A deep groundwater point can be found where the house is located. Credit: Behailu Birhanu

10 May 2021

Improving urban water supply security through the integrated use of surface and groundwater resources

In this blog, Dr Birhanu argues the best water supply management option to improve urban water security, and protect groundwater resources, is the integrated use of surface and groundwater resources.

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