Sustainability of Groundwater in the Nile Valley, Egypt

Groundwater is the world’s largest source of fresh water, but its safe and sustainable exploitation remains a challenge. Egypt''s Nile Valley aquifer is the most important renewable aquifer, accounting for approximately 85% of total groundwater use in Egypt. Egypt''s long-term development and socioeconomic growth in the Nile Valley depends on this groundwater. Concerns about groundwater assessment...