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Mitigating urban heat island effect through water features, urban green spaces, and reflective materials to reduce heat and enhance water conservation.

Developing policies and technologies to address water scarcity by improving water conservation and efficiency.

Reducing non-revenue water (water that is lost before reaching customers) by fixing leaks and improving billing systems.

Identification and utilization of sustainable water sources such as rainwater harvesting, reclaimed wastewater, and desalination, to enhance water supply.

Understanding and optimizing the interdependence between water and energy to save both resources and reduce environmental impact.

Improving wastewater treatment processes including secondary and tertiary treatments to reduce pollution and protect water bodies.

Preventing overextraction of groundwater to avoid depletion and subsidence of aquifers, by implementing groundwater management policies.

Protecting urban water bodies and surrounding ecosystems by implementing conservation zoning, riparian buffers, and pollution control.

Using economic instruments such as water pricing, water markets, and subsidies to incentivize water conservation and efficient use.

Regulating water demand through pricing strategies, public awareness campaigns, and the promotion of water-efficient appliances.

Establishing strong governance and institutional frameworks to support coordinated water management and policy implementation.

Addressing water-borne diseases and health issues by ensuring high water quality standards and access to clean drinking water.

Incorporating smart water systems like sensors and automated controls for real-time monitoring and management of urban water resources.

Upgrading and maintaining aging water infrastructure to prevent leaks and ensure efficient delivery of water to urban areas.

Implementing green infrastructure like green roofs and permeable pavements to manage stormwater, reduce runoff, and improve water quality.

Adopting IWRM approach which involves managing water resources in a holistic way considering all water uses and users.

Encouraging industries to adopt water-saving technologies and reuse systems to reduce the industrial water footprint.

Utilizing strategies like floodplain mapping, constructing levees, and urban planning to manage and mitigate the risks of floods.

Adjusting urban water management practices to cope with the impacts of climate change such as sea-level rise and extreme weather events.