Water Supply and Water Scarcity

Water Supply and Water Scarcity
Author: Vasileios A. Tzanakakis
Publisher: MDPI
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2020-11-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3039433067

This Book includes selected papers that has been published in the Water journal Special Issue (SI) on Water Supply and Water Scarcity. Moreover, an overview of the SI is included. The papers selected for publication in the SI include review and research papers on water history, on water management issues under water scarcity regimes, on rainwater harvesting, on water quality and degradation, and on climatic variability impacts on water resources. Overall, the issue identify and highlight the main challenges in water sector, and particularly in management and protection of water resources and in use of alternative (non-conventional) water resources, especially in areas with demographic change and climate vulnerability in order to achieve sustainable and secure water supply. Furthermore, general guidelines and possible solutions for an improved and sophisticated water management system are proposed and discussed, such as the adoption of advanced technological solutions and practices that improve water-use efficiency and the use of alternative water resources, to address the growing environmental and health issues and to reduce the emerging conflicts among water users.

Final report

Final report
Author: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Savannah District
Publisher:
Total Pages: 396
Release: 1981
Genre: Water resources development
ISBN:

Final Report

Final Report
Author: Carol Demas
Publisher:
Total Pages: 281
Release: 1998
Genre: Water resources development
ISBN:

Understanding Water Reuse

Understanding Water Reuse
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 16
Release: 2012-10-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309265215

In communities all around the world, water supplies are coming under increasing pressure as population growth, climate change, pollution, and changes in land use affect water quantity and quality. To address existing and anticipated water shortages, many communities are working to increase water conservation and are seeking alternative sources of water. Water reuse- the sue of treated wastewater, or "reclaimed" water, for beneficial purposes such as drinking, irrigation, or industrial uses- is one option that has helped some communities significantly expand their water supplies. Understanding Water Reuse summarizes the main findings of the National Research Council report Water Reuse: Expanding the Nation's Water Supply Through Reuse of Municipal Wastewater. The report provides an overview of the options and outlook for water reuse in the United States, discusses water treatment technologies and potential uses of reclaimed water, and presents a new analysis that compares the risks of drinking reclaimed water to those of drinking water from traditional sources.

Final Report for Central North Dakota Water Supply Project Alternative Study

Final Report for Central North Dakota Water Supply Project Alternative Study
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2015
Genre: Industrial water supply
ISBN:

The Central North Dakota Water Supply Project (Project) Alternative Study (Study) is an evaluation of alternatives to supply Missouri River water to potential municipal, rural, and industrial (MR&I) users, and to irrigation users in the central North Dakota region. CHS Inc., owner of a planned fertilizer manufacturing plant to be located in Spiritwood, North Dakota (ND) (CHS Spiritwood facility), approximately 10 miles east of Jamestown, ND, has expressed interest in obtaining a reliable water supply from the Missouri River. The Study examines 15 alternatives that combine the near-term water supply needs of the CHS Spiritwood facility with other potential needs in central North Dakota. Study alternatives vary with regard to their water supply needs, water sources and locations, alignments, lengths, and environmental permitting requirements. The overall goal of the Study is to assist the State of North Dakota in selection of a water source and pipeline alignment that can be designed, permitted, and constructed as soon as practicable, but no later than 2023, to meet the water supply needs of the CHS Spiritwood facility and other users.

Red River Valley Water Supply Project

Red River Valley Water Supply Project
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies
Publisher:
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2006
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Using Graywater and Stormwater to Enhance Local Water Supplies

Using Graywater and Stormwater to Enhance Local Water Supplies
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2016-06-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309388384

Chronic and episodic water shortages are becoming common in many regions of the United States, and population growth in water-scarce regions further compounds the challenges. Increasingly, alternative water sources such as graywater-untreated wastewater that does not include water from the toilet but generally includes water from bathroom sinks, showers, bathtubs, clothes washers, and laundry sinks- and stormwater-water from rainfall or snow that can be measured downstream in a pipe, culvert, or stream shortly after the precipitation event-are being viewed as resources to supplement scarce water supplies rather than as waste to be discharged as rapidly as possible. Graywater and stormwater can serve a range of non-potable uses, including irrigation, toilet flushing, washing, and cooling, although treatment may be needed. Stormwater may also be used to recharge groundwater, which may ultimately be tapped for potable use. In addition to providing additional sources of local water supply, harvesting stormwater has many potential benefits, including energy savings, pollution prevention, and reducing the impacts of urban development on urban streams. Similarly, the reuse of graywater can enhance water supply reliability and extend the capacity of existing wastewater systems in growing cities. Despite the benefits of using local alternative water sources to address water demands, many questions remain that have limited the broader application of graywater and stormwater capture and use. In particular, limited information is available on the costs, benefits, and risks of these projects, and beyond the simplest applications many state and local public health agencies have not developed regulatory frameworks for full use of these local water resources. To address these issues, Using Graywater and Stormwater to Enhance Local Water Supplies analyzes the risks, costs, and benefits on various uses of graywater and stormwater. This report examines technical, economic, regulatory, and social issues associated with graywater and stormwater capture for a range of uses, including non-potable urban uses, irrigation, and groundwater recharge. Using Graywater and Stormwater to Enhance Local Water Supplies considers the quality and suitability of water for reuse, treatment and storage technologies, and human health and environmental risks of water reuse. The findings and recommendations of this report will be valuable for water managers, citizens of states under a current drought, and local and state health and environmental agencies.