IWRA Proceedings

AbstractDue to their semi-arid Mediterranean climate, the Maltese islands have historically faced a shortage of freshwater resources. Increasing populations and economic activities particular since the early 1900’s have further exacerbated the challenges related to the scarcity of natural freshwater resources and limited water supplies. Therefore Malta has increasingly depended, since the 1960’s, on the production of alternative resources of freshwater such as sea-water desalination and water reclamation...