Maintaining industrial water supplies in Jordan

Purpose - To provide background and insight into the maintenance of water supplies to Jordan including policy initiatives and solutions. Design/methodology/approach - A case study style examination of recent articles and policy initiatives which provide a practical oversight of the real issues that impact upon Jordanian industry enabling the reader to grasp the significance of the water issue in the country. Findings - Provides information on a variety of solutions to the water problem in Jordan. This paper concludes that water transfer via pipeline is the best solution but does not reach conclusions on the best route. Research limitations/implications - Not an exhaustive examination and does not reach conclusions concerning an optimum pipeline route. Practical implications - A useful overview for potential investors and/or facilities managers in the region. Useful as an examination of an extreme regional problem for both academics and practitioners. Originality/value - Provides information on a region where economic growth is anticipated. Supplies information on water resource problems for industry.