From shallow contaminated farm wells to one of the world's most advanced reverse osmosis treatment plants, from precise plant operation In urban areas to wholly inadequate operation and maintenance of facilities in rural municipalities, Saudi Arabia's water supply system is one of extreme contrasts. Establishing a safe, steady supply for the nation as a whole is a goal whose success hinges on institution building and massive social change as well as on training and retaining capable personnel at all levels of operation and project management.
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Manwaring et al. (1980) studied this question.