Use of non-conventional water resources has become irreplaceable options to reduce the gap between water supply and demand. They offer great potentials but also include many challenges. The sub-theme will address the enabling environment for non-conventional water resources development and operation through the following topics:
- Low cost sewage water treatment & utilization
- Role of non-conventional water in water scarce environment
- The latest in desalination technology and development
- Economic use of brackish water for agriculture and aquaculture
- Nature based methods for polluted drainage water treatment
- Reuse and recycling of treated wastewater and agricultural drainage water
