Qatar has very limited freshwater resources. This paper assesses the sustainability implications of using bore water and treated sewage effluent (TSE) for residential water supply (for non-drinking purposes) in a residential compound in Doha, Qatar. The treated bore water was considered for non-drinking domestic applications in kitchens and bathrooms, while the TSE was considered for use in air conditioning cooling systems. Excess TSE was also considered for irrigation use. Water quality from the aquifer in...

This paper presents the environmental and economic benefits from the use of potable water from a desalination plant, and treated sewage effluent (TSE) for non-potable reuse, in Lusail, Doha. This newly built city plans to use TSE for a large portion (98 %) of its non-domestic applications instead of discharging TSE to the ocean. It was estimated that about 140,112 m 3 /d desalinated water will be produced for potable water supply and 93,236 m 3 /day of TSE...

The present study focuses on the importance and need to identify criteria and indicators (C&I) for sustainable landscaping using native plants in Qatar. The conditions for operationalizing the criteria and indicators approach are being incorporated into sustainable development practices and management planning in Qatar. This paper aims to develop criteria and related indicators for strengthening the global sustainability assessment system (GSAS) in order to provide a holistic approach for sustainable environmental assessment and the enhancement...