The severity of water problems in Jordan was realized at the beginning of the 1980s. Many strategies and measures were proposed to alleviate and overcome these problems. These mainly include supply augmentation measures through constructing various hydraulic structures and groundwater exploitation. In addressing supply management, it was concluded that no single action could remedy the nation＇s water shortage. Rather, many integrated actions are needed to ensure water availability, suitability, and sustainability. Among those options, the development of new water resources such as brackish water were identified as a potential source for supply augmentation.