- 1. General charcteristics of the Litani river basin, Lebanon

Water resources management in Lebanon has become a serious issue due to increased consumption and pollution associated with population growth, industrial development, expansion of irrigated agricultural land, and uncontrolled exploitation of groundwater resources. The Litani river basin is no exception. This chapter describes the physical characteristics of the upper Litani river basin and Lake Qaraoun to better understand
water use and quality degradation in the region. (2. The Litani river basin - p. 3)