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In the UK there are 2 main problems the river basin managers must tackle:1. The inequality in supply and demand - the population density of the north and west is much
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River basin management in the UK In the UK there are 2 main problems the river basin managers must tackle: 1. The inequality in supply and demand - the population density of the north and west is much lower than in the south and east so the water demand is much lower. However, in contrast, the north and west receives much more precipitation than the south and east. 2. The threat of river flooding - some river basins are prone to flooding which can cause loss of life and considerable damage. Environment agency guidelines When tackling these issues the basin managers must adhere to 3 guiding principles: * Sustainable development - there should be no long-term environmental deterioration due to water resource development and water use. * Precautionary principle - where significant environmental damage may occur, but knowledge is incomplete, decisions should err on the side of caution. * Demand management - management measure to control waste and...
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