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Managementoptions of brackish water springs seemed to attract many researchers the last
decades. The unsuitable quality of the brackish water resources is generally
considered as a great barrier to their application for irrigation or human
consumption. The main goal of the development of brackish spring water is to
obtain a good quality status for water body. This goal can be achieved by
taking measures against seawater intrusion (controlled withdrawals, increase
fresh water head by dam construction) or by applying desalination methods (e.g.
reverse οsmosis, ε lectrodialysis). A simplified flowchart has been presented
to develop the brackish spring water in coastal aquifers. The example of the
Almyros Heraklion spring water (Crete, Greece) is discussed.
Amongthe possible solutions to combat water scarcity problems in Mediterranean
Region, the first priority is usually given to the sustainable use of existing
water resources. According to many scientists among the main pillars of water
management strategies are: (a) to apply measures for efficient use of fresh
water, and (b) to develop management of non-conventional water resources (e.g.
rainwater harvesting, recycled water and brackish water). Brackish water use
can be a possible solution to the water scarcity problems
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