According to Dr. Lynn Broaddus, President of Broadview Collaborative, Inc, and next year’s President of the Water Environment Federation, decentralized or distributed water and wastewater systems contribute to utility resilience in addressing climate change and a better solution for congested cities. There is a wide application for a decentralized system from rainwater and stormwater capture to … [Read more...]
NZ’s Water Reforms Institutionalise Maori Perspectives and Partnership
As a bicultural country, New Zealand recognises the language, cultures, and traditions of both the Māori and Pākehā (British settlers) cultures. The New Zealand Government Act 2002 provides a process for consultation with the Māori and to seek their views on any proposed changes to local authority structure and boundaries. The government's ongoing proposal to reform its three waters … [Read more...]
Should the US Have a Nationally-led Water Infrastructure Management?
Water is something that obeys no man-made boundaries or expectations. Many utilities in the USA have faced less-than-adequate reports on their infrastructure over the past couple of years. The water infrastructure is aging quickly. It needs constant repair and upkeep and innovations to meet climate change requirements and changing populations. But yet, in the United States, in most cases, … [Read more...]
Reusing Water from Toilet to Tap to Solve Shortage
Traditional water sources worldwide, such as natural snow and rainfall basins, are declining as the climate continues to change faster than anticipated. The water reservoir - a staple piece of water infrastructure that has been used consistently and globally, is now being labelled 'the dinosaur' of today's infrastructure systems. Nobody will build any more of them because there isn't enough … [Read more...]
Re-Visioning Water in the Arid Regions of the US
Lake Mead, which sits on the state border between Nevada and Arizona, and the Colorado River, which makes a state border in the same region, face a severe drought. Since 1985, the lake's water levels have dropped significantly, which is a bad sign for the regions that depend on it. According to Vox, the vast man-made lake is only at 39% of its capacity and has decreased by 44% in April … [Read more...]
Solutions to Climate Change Impact on Miami’s Water Infrastructure Needed
The delicate balance between a well-watered city and a desolate wasteland is upheld in Miami by the Biscayne Aquifer. The sea level is on the rise, and the plant is at constant risk of flooding and contamination - this poses the biggest threat to the city. Further contamination risk is present from the layer of groundwater sitting below the surface that consists entirely of the runoff from … [Read more...]
New York Wastewater Management is a Good Model for Other Countries
While far from perfect in its wastewater systems due to old combined sewer infrastructure, New York has implemented many treatment solutions that could be effective in other cities in the world. Scientific America reports on New York's unique approach to recyclable wastewater treatment facilities: In addition to the standardized multi-stage wastewater treatment process, all NYC wastewater … [Read more...]
Flexible Design as a Water Infrastructure Management Strategy
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have been developing new ways to approach water infrastructure design in light of climate change uncertainty. To explain their concept, they use the city of Mombasa, Kenya, as an example. Mombasa is contemplating erecting a new dam to increase water supply capacity for its projected population growth. The city has two options: … [Read more...]
USA’s Water Infrastructure Law Boosts Resilience and Risk Management
In October 2018, America's Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) was signed into law. The most immediate benefits of this legislation were the amounts of funding that various water utilities will be able to access. This Act has also introduced a systematic plan for risk and resilience management of water infrastructure. Community-based water systems must complete risk and resilience assessment plans … [Read more...]
Benefits and Challenges in Removing Aging Dams in the US
An article from the Resource for the Future website discusses the risks of aging dam infrastructures to life and property across the United States. Dismantling them would be the best option and will bring benefits to the environment and community. There are some 91,500 dams across the United States. The dams vary in age (from several decades up to a hundred years old), size (small and up to … [Read more...]
Water Shortage Management Needed in Pakistan
Pakistan, a beautiful and diverse nation full of song, dance, craftsmanship, colour, and chai-loving locals faces a very dire situation. It is predicted that by 2025 Pakistan could be in the middle of absolute water scarcity. The reasons for this are varied and convoluted - from outdated policy to inefficient irrigation, but the facts remain. Future Directions International … [Read more...]
More Rainwater Capture Infrastructure in Tucson, AZ
Rainfall capture has always been a point of pride in Tucson, Arizona - especially with more rainfall on average over the past two years than has ever been seen historically. Of particular note is the Kino Pond - a cement-lined, fifty-foot pond that stores rainwater on Tucson's south side. This pond has worked wonders for keeping the area green and pristine and is known as the county's … [Read more...]
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