Abstract:"When the rapid population growth and the environmental effects it brings with it are examined, it is seen that the protection of water resources is one of the most critical issues. 97.5%of the water on earth is found in oceans, seas, and lakes. While fresh water makes up only 2.5%of this amount, 2/3 of this water is glaciers. Only 0.3%of the water covering the earth’s surface is potable water. As population and agricultural and industrial water use increase, the pressure on limited water resources is deepenin… Show more
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