The major objectives of the and ldquoWater Quality Data Book of Somalia and rdquoproject were the following: br � collect all data from existing documents regarding water quality and carry out hydrogeochemical surveysbr � identify areas potentially suitable for groundwater development using various technologiesbr � examine present water uses and suggest criteria for establishing a water quality standard for the countrybr � assess the hydrogeological and water quality conditions of major rural areas, refugee camps, and major townsbr � identify areas for surface and ground water development and help to set up the conditions for the preparation of a country�wide Water Master Plan. br