EPA and Egypt Nearly a dozen environmental projects are being sup- ported by EPA in Egypt under the Scientific Activities Overseas Program. Since 1973, more than $7.7 million in U.S.-owned Egyptian currency has been obligated to help Egypt solve many of its environmental problems. This currency has been acquired chiefly from the sale of surplus American agricultural products. Major projects under way in Egypt include: • A study of the impact of the Aswan Dam on hydrology, water quality, aquatic ecology, public health, agriculture, and the Egyptian society. The results are expected to be useful in the management of the Nile River. • Analysis of desert ecosystems to improve land management and production of food, fiber, and minerals. Sixteen staff members from five Egyptian uni- versities, aided by 40 research scientists, are involved. • A study of the potential for water recycling and reuse at a poultry processing plant in Alexandria. • Monitoring and analysis of pesticides. • Analysis of illnesses associated with swimming at polluted beaches in Alexandria. The results will help in the design of a new sewage treatment plant and will help set water quality standards. • Examination of the effects of radiation from phosphate mining and processing. • Analysis of the effect of pollution on marine life in saline water and on the ecology of reefs. An article discussing these, and other projects in Egypt is available from the Office of International Ac- tivities at EPA. United Stales. Environmental Protection Agency ------- |