This study was carried out in the framework of FAO humanitarian programme in Iraq, implemented by FAO's Service for Special Emergency Programmes (TCES).
The authors are greatly indebted to all who assisted in the implementation and completion of this study by providing information, advice and facilities.
Special appreciation is directed to Mr. Miroslav Markovic and to Mr. Zoran Stevanovic, Groundwater Unit of the Water Resources and Irrigation Subsector, FAO humanitarian programme in Iraq, for their provision of significant information and data coupled with field support.
The authors wish to express their gratitude to Mr. Brian Jackson, TCES, because without his initial support, this study would not have been carried out.
