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Level measuring equipment

As part of the multi-lateral track of the Middle-East Peace Process, a Working Group on Water Resources has been established. Under the aegis of this group, a committee (known as the Executive Action Team – EXACT) to co-ordinate the activities related to water data has been established with the participation of the Israeli, Jordanian and Palestinian Core Parties and of donors. One of the Directors of WRA has participated in all relevant activities of the Water Resources Working Group and EXACT since 1994.

The Company initially prepared and supervised a € 3 million project aimed at improving the measurement, processing and quality control of water data (meteorology, surface water, groundwater and quality). Special assistance was given to the Palestinian Water Authority to help them establish a water data base. The Terms of Reference were drafted and discussed with the Core Parties. Within the tender process WRA participated in the evaluation of tenders. During project execution three directors of WRA have taken part in the supervision of the project. This has involved frequent visits to the region, technical input to seminars and participation in meetings of the Executive Action Team. WRA is currently supervising a new phase of activities  further € 4 000 000 project. The new project is concentrating on waste water re-use.

Under the European Union financed component the Core Parties have agreed to common standards for field measurement of hydrometeorological, surface water and groundwater and water quality variables. Different geographical reference grids have been reconciled. Historical data have been computerised. Networks have been analysed. Procedures have been set up for regular hydrological publications. Computer equipment and software have been enhanced. A Decision Support system has been developed to facilitate the re-use of waste-water.