Author(s): Shu-Qing Yang; In-Soo Kim
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Abstract: This paper discusses how to deals with the worldwide water crisis-too little water or water deficit, and provides a possible solution-ocean reservoir. First this paper summarizes the world’s problems related to water, and measures that have been taken, then the concept of ocean reservoirs is introduced, the feasibility of applying the proposed strategy to solve the water crisis is presented in coastal countries including USA, China, Egypt, Israel, Singapore etc. Detail comparison between the ocean reservoirs and water-diversion projects or desalination projects is provided using the examples of China’s South-to-North water transfer project is presented and Singapore Newater, the advantages and disadvantages are analyzed. It is found that Ocean Reservoirs is an effective way to restore the damaged ecosystem; it provides a buffer to balance the bi-polar issues of floodwater and drought. Finally, the technologies involving in the construction of ocean reservoirs are discussed; probable locations of ocean reservoirs are stipulated.
Year: 2005