Groundwater, self-supply and poor urban dwellers. A review with case studies of Bangalore and Lusaka

This review explores the extent to which urban dwellers in Bangalore and Lusaka directly and indirectly depend on groundwater. It elaborates on the difficulties they face as a result, and emphasises the need for better integration of groundwater in the planning and management of urban water resources.

GROENWALL, J. MULENGA, M. MCGRANAHAN, G. (2010): Groundwater, self-supply and poor urban dwellers. A review with case studies of Bangalore and Lusaka. (= Human Settlements Working Paper , 24 ). London: International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) URL [Accessed: 15.03.2012] PDF