Water Resource Management in Asian Cities – Case Studies of Groundwater Management

Abstract

Water resource in the Asian region is under pressure due to rapid population growth and economic development. In urban areas where population and economic activities tend to concentrate, water shortage and other water issues such as pollution problems have become constraints of sustainable future in the region. It is often pointed out that current water issues are largely caused by inadequate or insufficient management of water resources. Based on the case studies of groundwater management in two Asian cities, namely in Tianjin and Bangkok, this paper highlights some current issues of water management in Asian cities. For sustainable water use in cities, policies to maximize respective water resources shall be more encouraged.