The United Emirates’ (UAE) water demand is projected to rise from 630 million gallons per day in 2000 to 973 million gallons in 2005 and 1.24 billion in 2010, placing the UAE as one of the largest water consumers in the world, reported the official WAM news agency. The large increase is attributed to a rapid population growth and steady expansion in the farming and industrial sectors.
The emirate of Abu Dhabi will remain the highest consumer of sweet water, with demand growing to around 576 million gallons per day in 2005 and 730 million gallons per day in 2010. Dubai's consumption is expected to grow to 220 million gallons and 318 million gallons over the same period. — (menareport.com)
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