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Urban Water Management
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Sustainable Water Sources
Identification and utilization of sustainable water sources such as rainwater harvesting, reclaimed wastewater, and desalination, to enhance water supply.
Aging Infrastructure
Upgrading and maintaining aging water infrastructure to prevent leaks and ensure efficient delivery of water to urban areas.
Stormwater Management
Implementing green infrastructure like green roofs and permeable pavements to manage stormwater, reduce runoff, and improve water quality.
Water Demand Management
Regulating water demand through pricing strategies, public awareness campaigns, and the promotion of water-efficient appliances.
Water-Related Health Issues
Addressing water-borne diseases and health issues by ensuring high water quality standards and access to clean drinking water.
Flood Management
Utilizing strategies like floodplain mapping, constructing levees, and urban planning to manage and mitigate the risks of floods.
Wastewater Treatment
Improving wastewater treatment processes including secondary and tertiary treatments to reduce pollution and protect water bodies.
Integrated Water Resources Management
Adopting IWRM approach which involves managing water resources in a holistic way considering all water uses and users.
Water Scarcity
Developing policies and technologies to address water scarcity by improving water conservation and efficiency.
Climate Change Adaptation
Adjusting urban water management practices to cope with the impacts of climate change such as sea-level rise and extreme weather events.
Public Engagement
Encouraging public engagement and participation in water management to promote shared responsibility and community resilience.
Aquifer Depletion
Preventing overextraction of groundwater to avoid depletion and subsidence of aquifers, by implementing groundwater management policies.
Economic Instruments
Using economic instruments such as water pricing, water markets, and subsidies to incentivize water conservation and efficient use.
Urban Heat Island Effect
Mitigating urban heat island effect through water features, urban green spaces, and reflective materials to reduce heat and enhance water conservation.
Non-Revenue Water
Reducing non-revenue water (water that is lost before reaching customers) by fixing leaks and improving billing systems.
Ecological Conservation
Protecting urban water bodies and surrounding ecosystems by implementing conservation zoning, riparian buffers, and pollution control.
Industrial Water Use
Encouraging industries to adopt water-saving technologies and reuse systems to reduce the industrial water footprint.
Water-Energy Nexus
Understanding and optimizing the interdependence between water and energy to save both resources and reduce environmental impact.
Smart Water Systems
Incorporating smart water systems like sensors and automated controls for real-time monitoring and management of urban water resources.
Governance and Institutional Framework
Establishing strong governance and institutional frameworks to support coordinated water management and policy implementation.
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