Groundwater Resources of Myanmar

Zaw, Than; Moe, Aung Kyaw; Ko, Myint; Swe, Ye Myint

doi:10.1007/978-981-10-3889-1_10

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“…Rigorous assessment of groundwater interventions, and management that protects groundwater for community uses and the environment are needed. Climate change impacts are expected to include a lowering of the shallow groundwater table and saline intrusion, particularly in coastal areas [54].…”

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“…Groundwater threats arising from climate variability and climate change were commonly identified in the literature across reviewed countries, indicating a need to strengthen the resilience of groundwater-supplied households. Particular concerns were raised in the climate-vulnerable Pacific Islands of Kiribati and Solomon Islands [71] and coastal areas in Southeast Asia in Myanmar [54], Timor-Leste [56] and Vietnam [64,65]. Compared with other water resources, groundwater is considered less likely to be affected by climate change and it is, therefore, believed to be positioned to form the basis of adaptation programs [3].…”

Section: Building Resilience To Emerging Threatsmentioning

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Groundwater as a Source of Drinking Water in Southeast Asia and the Pacific: A Multi-Country Review of Current Reliance and Resource Concerns

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Foster

Willetts

2019

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Groundwater is widely acknowledged to be an important source of drinking water in low-income regions, and it, therefore, plays a critical role in the realization of the human right to water. However, the proportion of households using groundwater compared with other sources is rarely quantified, with national and global datasets more focused on facilities—rather than resources—used. This is a significant gap in knowledge, particularly in light of efforts to expand water services in line with the inclusive and integrated agenda of the Sustainable Development Goals. Understanding the prevalence of groundwater reliance for drinking is critical for those involved in water services planning and management, so they can better monitor and advocate for management of water resources that supports sustainable services for households. This paper contributes data that can be used to strengthen the integration of resource considerations within water service delivery and inform the work of development partners supporting this area. We approach this issue from two perspectives. Firstly, we collate data on the proportion of households using groundwater as their primary drinking water source for 10 Southeast Asian and Pacific nations, finding an average of 66% (range of 17–93% for individual countries) of households in urban areas and 60% (range of 22–95%) of households in rural areas rely on groundwater for drinking. Together, these constitute 79% of the total population across the case study countries. Secondly, we review current and emerging groundwater resource concerns within each country, using a systems thinking approach to assess how groundwater resource issues influence household water services. Findings support the case for governments and development agencies to strengthen engagement with groundwater resource management as foundational for achieving sustainable water services for all.

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Section: Myanmarmentioning

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Section: Building Resilience To Emerging Threatsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Groundwater as a Source of Drinking Water in Southeast Asia and the Pacific: A Multi-Country Review of Current Reliance and Resource Concerns

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Foster

Willetts

2019

Water

211

101

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“…The characteristics of each aquifer differ based on its lithology and stratigraphic location. The lithology and depositional settings of aquifers affect the quality and amount Zaw and Than, 2017;Zaw et al, 2018).…”

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“…Annual average groundwater resource by the main eight river basins in Myanmar territory and the total amount is 494.71 km 3 /year. (adapted fromZaw and Than, 2017;Zaw et al, 2018).…”

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Groundwater contamination by arsenic in Myanmar and their sustainability: a review

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Kim,

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Arsenic (As) contamination in the groundwater is a global issue, and its adverse effects on human life and the environment have been widely described, especially in Asian countries. Myanmar is a Southeast Asian country, with an annual groundwater resource potential of 495 km 3 . A higher amount of As contamination (> 50 µm) has been reported in the Ayeyarwady region. Together with As, other toxic metals and substances, such as F, Fe, Mn, and saline water intrusions have been observed to contaminate groundwater in Myanmar. Evidence and verification of health-related assessment problems still need to be carried out. The most widely used As-removal technique in Myanmar is the gravel-sand filter method. Many drinking water tube wells and dug wells in Myanmar have been tested for As contamination, but As-removal methods need improvement. No law for the regulation and management of groundwater resources has yet been implemented in the country; thus, the groundwater abstraction process is disorganized. Here, we review the assessment of the As contamination process in Myanmar, their source, and their sustainability. A protection, security, and management of groundwater in Myanmar can be sustainably improved by increasing awareness with the help of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and international sources.

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Groundwater Resources of Myanmar

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Groundwater as a Source of Drinking Water in Southeast Asia and the Pacific: A Multi-Country Review of Current Reliance and Resource Concerns

Groundwater as a Source of Drinking Water in Southeast Asia and the Pacific: A Multi-Country Review of Current Reliance and Resource Concerns

Groundwater contamination by arsenic in Myanmar and their sustainability: a review

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