Journal Article
Groundwater vulnerability on small islands
Author(s): Holding, S. and Allen, D. M. and Foster, S. and Hsieh, A. and Larocque, I. and Klassen, J. and Van Pelt, S. C.
Abstract / Summary
Aquifer characteristics and water use data for 43 widely distributed small island states indicate that 44% are in a state of water stress. While recharge is projected to increase on 12 islands it is projected to decrease by up to 58% on the other 31.