- 4.5 Socio-economic impacts in the Litani basin, Lebanon

Poor water quality in the upper Litani basin and Lake Qaraoun has at least three negative economic impacts.

• Economic value is lost due to restrictions or limitations on the use of water for irrigation, fishing, swimming, or other recreational activities.
• Higher costs are incurred to treat water and render it suitable for use.
• Water-related illness imposes an economic cost on individuals and society.

(5.5 Socioeconomic impacts - p. 39)