Title: The current situation of water resources and future feasible plans in Taiwan

Authors: Yu-Fen Chen; Ching-Hua Mao

Addresses: Department of Accounting Information, Chihlee University of Technology, No. 313, Section 1, Wenhua Rd., Banqiao Dist., New Taipei City, 220305, Taiwan ' Department of Accounting Information, Chihlee University of Technology, No. 313, Section 1, Wenhua Rd., Banqiao Dist., New Taipei City, 220305, Taiwan

Abstract: Water is the essential substance for the operation of all ecological systems on Earth. Taiwan has been experiencing a shortage of water, and in 2021, encountered the most severe drought in the past 56 years. In this study, the researcher mainly explored the current situation, problems, and importance of water resources in Taiwan by citing statistics in the present databases. Through focusing on the unbalanced distribution and shortage of water resources, the researcher probed into the main causes of the water shortage to propose solutions. This study attempted to find solutions through the accessibility of water resources, the provision of effective water resources, renewable water resources per capita, and comparisons of water rates in Taiwan with those of other countries. According to the research findings, the government has established short-term, middle and long-term policies (including the development of water sources, reducing water usage, and dispatching and backup).

Keywords: water resources; water shortage; renewable water resources per capita; water rates.

DOI: 10.1504/IJW.2021.126817

International Journal of Water, 2021 Vol.14 No.4, pp.240 - 255

Received: 13 Aug 2021
Accepted: 09 Nov 2021
Published online: 08 Nov 2022 *