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Book Synopsis Climate Change and Water Resources by : Kathleen A. Miller
Download or read book Climate Change and Water Resources written by Kathleen A. Miller and published by American Water Works Association. This book was released on 2006 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this project was to produce a succinct, educational report (Primer) for use by the drinking water utility industry outlining the current state of scientific understanding regarding the potential impacts of global climate change on water utilities, water supply, demand, and relevant water quality. Utilizing input from industry and science participants, the report includes a summary of the relevant science that explains the linkages between climate change and the hydrologic cycle and outlines what is known and unknown about future changes in regional hydrologic conditions. The report also discusses planning and response strategies. Contains CD with the full searchable Primer, with extensive links to additional reference materials; color pages throughout.
Book Synopsis Water Utilities and Climate Change by : David C. Major
Download or read book Water Utilities and Climate Change written by David C. Major and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Climate Change and Water by : Carol Howe
Download or read book Climate Change and Water written by Carol Howe and published by IWA Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professionals are sure to understand the effects of climate change on urban water and wastewater utilities with this collection of international scientific papers. Case studies and practical planning, mitigating, and adapting information are provided on greenhouse gases, energy use, and water supply and quality issues.
Book Synopsis Implications of Climate Change for Urban Water Utilities by : John E. Cromwell
Download or read book Implications of Climate Change for Urban Water Utilities written by John E. Cromwell and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are many parts to the climate change story that come together to produce a picture of potentially significant implications for urban water utilities. This can create an information overload that, coupled with uncertainties, presents a barrier to understanding and to developing responses. This paper is designed to help move past this initial barrier in order to draw an effective focus on implications and responses. The story is broken into its main elements and considered in logical sequence without tangential details that are documented sufficiently in the scientific literature. The intent is to provide an essential understanding and then turn to consideration of the issues involved in developing suitable water sector responses to climate change. A general description of climate change processes and effects follows the introduction. Impacts of these climatic changes on water suppliers are then identified and described, including regional differences. Responses to climate change are then discussed, both in terms of & ldquo;adaptation strategies & rdquo; to reduce or avoid impacts of climate change, and in terms of & ldquo;mitigation strategies & rdquo; that utilities may adopt to reduce the contribution of water utility operations to the production of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Download or read book The Water Problem written by Pat Mulroy and published by Brookings Institution Press. This book was released on 2017-03-28 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building water resilience is the single biggest challenge in a changing global climate. The United States faces a water crisis as critical as the energy crisis that once dominated headlines. Like the energy crisis, a solution can be found. Pat Mulroy, for many years general manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority, the lead negotiator on the Colorado River for the State of Nevada, and a Brookings fellow, has gathered a number of practitioners and scholars to show us why we face a crisis caused by climate change and what we can do to alleviate it. While the focus recently has been on California, with its water restrictions and drought, many other parts of the United States are also suffering from current and potential water shortages that will only be exacerbated by climate change. The Water Problem takes us to Miami and the problem of rising oceans fouling freshwater reservoirs; Kansas and Nebraska, where intensive farming is draining age-old aquifers; and to the Southwest United States, where growing populations are creating enormous stresses on the already strained Colorado River. Mulroy and her contributors explore not just the problems, but also what we can do now to put in place measures to deal with a very real crisis.
Book Synopsis Guidelines for Climate Proofing Investment in the Water Sector by : Asian Development Bank
Download or read book Guidelines for Climate Proofing Investment in the Water Sector written by Asian Development Bank and published by Asian Development Bank. This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The provision of water supply and sanitation services is particularly vulnerable to projected changes in climate conditions (temperature and precipitation among others), in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, as well as and in the projected rise in sea-level and the intensification of storm surges. The process of climate proofing investment projects aims both at assessing the climate risk to a project's future costs and benefits, and undertaking a technical and economic analysis of options to alleviate or mitigate those risks. Accounting for climate change at the outset of the project cycle implies that decisions about project design, and the adoption and timing of climate-proofing measures be informed with the possible impacts of climate change in the initial phases of the project cycle so that decisions of an irreversible nature will be avoided. This publication presents a step-by-step methodological approach to assist project teams in managing climate change risk in the context of water supply and sanitation investment projects.
Book Synopsis Effective Climate Change Communication for Water Utilities by : Robert S. Raucher
Download or read book Effective Climate Change Communication for Water Utilities written by Robert S. Raucher and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Strategic Assessment of the Future of Water Utilities by : Edward G. Means
Download or read book A Strategic Assessment of the Future of Water Utilities written by Edward G. Means and published by American Water Works Association. This book was released on 2006 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forty-three (43) water professionals met to discuss and develop the ten top future trends and formulate the strategies to deal with each trend. Nineteen trends are presented within this paper. The top ten trends are described along with potential implications, and coping strategies are: Energy; Drinking Water Industry Employment and Workforce Issues; Political Environment; Population and Demographic Trends;Regulatory Trends; Total Water Management; Customer Expectations; Information Technology; Utility Finances; Information Security. The nine future trends identified and discussed are: Automation; Climate Change; Health Trends; Medical Trends; Regionalization Trends; Drinking Water Treatment Technology Issues; Economic Trends; Private Sector Participation; Physical Security. CD is included
Book Synopsis Smart Water Utilities by : Pernille Ingildsen
Download or read book Smart Water Utilities written by Pernille Ingildsen and published by IWA Publishing. This book was released on 2016-05-15 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today there is increasing pressure on the water infrastructure and although unsustainable water extraction and wastewater handling can continue for a while, at some point water needs to be managed in a way that is sustainable in the long-term. We need to handle water utilities “smarter”. New and effective tools and technologies are becoming available at an affordable cost and these technologies are steadily changing water infrastructure options. The quality and robustness of sensors are increasing rapidly and their reliability makes the automatic handling of critical processes viable. Online and real-time control means safer and more effective operation. The combination of better sensors and new water treatment technologies is a strong enabler for decentralised and diversified water treatment. Plants can be run with a minimum of personnel attendance. In the future, thousands of sensors in the water utility cycle will handle all the complexity in an effective way. Smart Water Utilities: Complexity Made Simple provides a framework for Smart Water Utilities based on an M-A-D (Measurement-Analysis-Decision). This enables the organisation and implementation of “Smart” in a water utility by providing an overview of supporting technologies and methods. The book presents an introduction to methods and tools, providing a perspective of what can and could be achieved. It provides a toolbox for all water challenges and is essential reading for the Water Utility Manager, Engineer and Director and for Consultants, Designers and Researchers.
Book Synopsis Ensuring a Sustainable Future by : Environmental Protection Atgency (Us)
Download or read book Ensuring a Sustainable Future written by Environmental Protection Atgency (Us) and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2008 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing wastewater and drinking water service to citizens requires energy—and a lot of it. The twin problems of steadily rising energy costs and climate change have therefore made the issue of energy management one of the most salient issues facing wastewater and water utilities today. Energy management is also at the heart of efforts across the entire sector to ensure that utility operations are sustainable in the future. More and more utilities are realizing that a systematic approach for managing the full range of energy challenges they face is the best way to ensure that these issues are addressed on an ongoing basis in order to reduce climate impacts, save money, and remain sustainable. Working closely with a number of utilities and others, the Office of Water at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proactively addressing this issue by developing this Energy Management Guidebook for Wastewater and Water Utilities that provides a systematic approach to reducing energy consumption and energy cost. This Guidebook was specifically written to provide water and wastewater utility managers with a step-by-step method, based on a Plan-Do-Check-Act management system approach, to identify, implement, measure, and improve energy efficiency and renewable opportunities at their utilities.
Book Synopsis Climate Change and Urban Water Utilities by : Alexander Danilenko
Download or read book Climate Change and Urban Water Utilities written by Alexander Danilenko and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The impact of climate change is increasingly important for the design, construction, and maintenance of water sector infrastructure. Average global temperatures are on the rise, causing cycles of extreme weather: droughts and flooding are becoming common; seawater levels are rising; and many locations are considerably drier, impacting water sources such as lakes and rivers. Groundwater supplies are under stress due to decreasing precipitation rates and increasing extraction rates. Urban water systems must meet the demands of expanding industry needs and rapid population growth. Pollution adds to the growing threats to water resources, increasing treatment requirements for providing safe water to city residents. With two-thirds of the world's megacities located in regions that are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, urban water utilities are facing an increasing need to improve the management of water resources and associated infrastructure. Diversifying sources of water supply will become increasingly important whether through the construction of new storage facilities, the appropriate and sustainable extraction of groundwater, water trading or conservation, or the use of recycled or desalinated water. This water note, based on the input of 20 large utilities around the world presents the perceptions, experiences, and approaches to addressing climate related challenges of urban areas in developing, middle income, and developed countries.
Book Synopsis Water Utility Approaches and Responses to Climate Change Vulnerability by : James A. Williams
Download or read book Water Utility Approaches and Responses to Climate Change Vulnerability written by James A. Williams and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Case studies of utilities in: New York, N.Y., Seattle, Wash., Spartanburg, S.C., and Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, Calif.
Book Synopsis Climate Change and Urban Water Utilities by : Alexander Danilenko
Download or read book Climate Change and Urban Water Utilities written by Alexander Danilenko and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Effects of Climate Change on Water Utility Planning Criteria and Design Standards by : Edward G. Means
Download or read book Effects of Climate Change on Water Utility Planning Criteria and Design Standards written by Edward G. Means and published by . This book was released on 2010-10-08 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Water Conservation in the Era of Global Climate Change by : Binota Thokchom
Download or read book Water Conservation in the Era of Global Climate Change written by Binota Thokchom and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2021-02-25 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Water Conservation in the Era of Global Climate Change reviews key issues surrounding climate change and water resources. The book brings together experts from a variety of fields and perspectives, providing a comprehensive view on how climate change impacts water resources, how water pollution impacts climate change, and how to assess potential hazards and success stories on managing and addressing current issues in the field. Topics also include assessing policy impacts, innovative water reuse strategies, and information on impacts on fisheries and agriculture including food scarcity. This book is an excellent tool for researchers and professionals in Climate Change, Climate Services and Water Resources, and those trying to combat the impacts and issues related to Global and Planetary Change. Covers a wide range of theoretical and practical issues related to how climate change impacts water resources and adaptation, with extended influence on agriculture, food and water security, policymaking, etc. Reviews mathematical tools and simulations models on predicting potential hazards from climate change in such a way they can be useful to readers from a variety of levels of mathematical expertise Examines the potential impacts on agriculture and drinking water quality Includes case studies of successful management of water and pollutants that contribute to climate change
Book Synopsis The Roadmap to Low Carbon Urban Water Utilities by : Simone Ballard
Download or read book The Roadmap to Low Carbon Urban Water Utilities written by Simone Ballard and published by IWA Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-15 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This roadmap is directed at urban water utility managers in charge of planning future actions, as well as at the stakeholders who will support the utility action plans.
Book Synopsis The Business of Water by : Steve Maxwell
Download or read book The Business of Water written by Steve Maxwell and published by American Water Works Association. This book was released on 2011-01-12 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
