The Necessity of Systematic and Integrated Approach in Water Resources Problems and Evaluation Methods, a Review

Costly engineering solutions can not necessarily be accountable for deep concern of management for development of a region. The guidelines show vague and divergent picture of the future. However, a review of basic concepts could play a decisive role in providing efficient and effective solutions in the area of sustainable development. Implementation of integrated water resources management (IWRM) in the catchment area is the best example for this issue. Integrated water resources management problems is an important and complex task for planner and manager of water resources systems. In recent years, it has become increasingly evident that the water problems of a country can no longer be resolved exclusively by the water professionals, alone. The water problems are becoming increasingly more and more interconnected with social, economic, environmental, legal and political considerations, at local and national levels, and sometimes even at regional and international levels. One of the main questions is how can be successfully answered in a socially acceptable and economically efficient manner. The present paper analyzes the integrated water resources management with respect to principles and general objective of integrated catchment management. Also the toolbox of integrated water resources management, problems and challenges in implementation of IWRM and the necessity of implementing IWRM method are proposed.