water resource conservation Articles
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Seeking optimal groundwater pumping strategies at Pinggu District in Beijing, China
A simulation-based fuzzy optimization method (SFOM) was proposed for regional groundwater pumping management in considering uncertainties. SFOM enhanced the traditional groundwater management models by incorporating a response matrix model (RMM) into a fuzzy chance-constrained programming (FCCP) framework. RMM was used to approximate the input–output relationship between pumping actions ...
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Factors influencing water conservation behavior among urban residents in China's arid areas
Insufficient academic attention has been paid to household water conservation behavior in arid and semi-arid areas of developing countries. Based on a questionnaire survey, this study analyzed factors influencing the water conservation behavior of urban residents in Zhangye City in China. Of the two variables addressed in the theory of reasoned action, attitudes toward water conservation had no ...
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Impacts of rainfall and air temperature variations due to climate change upon hydrological characteristics: a case study
Rainfall and air temperature variations resulting from climate change are important driving forces to change hydrologic processes in watershed ecosystems. This study investigated the impacts of past and future rainfall and air temperature variations upon water discharge, water outflow (from the watershed outlet), and evaporative loss in the Lower Yazoo River Watershed (LYRW), Mississippi, USA ...
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Climate change and Water Harvesting possibilities in arid regions
In arid and semiarid regions, water resources are scarce and need climate change impact assessment for water conservation after each storm rainfall as rainfall harvesting in urban areas and runoff harvesting in rural areas. It is the main purpose of this paper to present necessary Water Harvesting (WH) preparation principles by considering simple climate change models for the Arabian Peninsula ...
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Introduction to Environmental Testing in the USA
Environmental laboratories practice “applied analytical chemistry” by analyzing samples using a list of potential contaminants to determine how much, if any, of the contaminant is present. These contaminants, the methods used to analyze for them, and the maximum amount of contaminant allowed in the sample are defined by regulation. This paper provides an overview of these ...
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Clean Water Act
The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary federal law in the United States governing water pollution. Passed in 1972, the act established the goals of eliminating releases of high amounts of toxic substances into water, eliminating additional water pollution by 1985, and ensuring that surface waters would meet standards necessary for human sports and recreation by 1983. The principal body of law ...
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Environmentally sustainable WASH? Current discourse, planetary boundaries and future directions
The significant challenge of achieving safe, reliable and continuous service delivery has been a focus of the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector in recent years, with less attention given to other important sustainability considerations such as environmental sustainability. The agenda set by the Sustainable Development Goals prompts a wider lens, bringing water resource management ...
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An essential resource: water management, conservation, and preservation
Sustainable water resource management is the next major global target that will lead corporations, governments, and others to develop system-wide solutions for water, public health, carbon, and energy use. A standardized and certifiable water footprint methodology is necessary to measure, assess, and reduce water usage impacts on humans and the environment. This discussion addresses the issues, ...
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Regulation of Nanoscale Materials under the Toxic Substances Control Act
Nanotechnology, loosely described as creating or using materials or processes at a scale of approximately one to one hundred nanometers (a nanometer is one billionth of a meter, or 10-9 m) in at least one dimension, is a rapidly-growing technology being used in virtually all major industrial sectors, including electronics, medicine, coatings, consumer products, aerospace, and specialty materials. ...
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The Importance of Geomembrane in Water Conservancy Projects
Water conservancy projects refer to construction activities to regulate, control, and use water resources. In water conservancy projects, geomembranes play a vital role.Geomembrane is an anti-penetration material made of polymer materials with excellent anti-permeability properties and mechanical strength.PE Pond Liner Dam Liners Manufacturers First of all, geomembranes can prevent water waste. ...
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The impact of water resource planning on water issues in Beijing, China
Water has become a critically important resource in Beijing. In this study, a systematic analysis of changes in conditions related to water resources in Beijing since 1949 was performed. These include changes in water quantity and quality, water disasters, as well as an analysis of the evolution of water resource planning in Beijing over this period of time. Also, past approaches to ...
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Is human excreta a waste?
Every day a huge amount of excreta is being produced by human society and it is also considered one of the most unwanted waste/refuse of the society because of its nuisance and diseases causing characteristics. However, it is also utilised as a fertiliser and soil conditioner in several countries such as India and China. Presently most common sanitation concept is centralised treatment of human ...
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Reliable. Sustainable. StormwateRx.
StormwateRx has recently specified for an exciting and innovative grant-funded project in which water resources are thoughtfully conserved, lessening the impact of urban development on our water systems. As of today, the consulting engineers are at 90% design, which essentially is 100% for equipment selection. It was an overall great team effort all around – from conception to pilot ...
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Bio-Microbics Receives Technology Innovation Award from Frost & Sullivan
SHAWNEE, KANSAS – A proven innovator, Bio-Microbics accepted the 2010 North American Water and Wastewater Treatment Technology Innovation Award from the global research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan at the April 2010: Excellence in Industrial Technologies Awards Banquet. As identified in the 2009 Industry Report by Frost & Sullivan, the wastewater treatment market is highly mature ...
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Developing solutions for today and tomorrow case study
Challenge: To improve compliance performance, a national foodservice distribution company contracted with Antea Group to develop and implement a corporate-wide environmental compliance audit program throughout the United States. Faced with an aggressive six-week project completion deadline, Antea Group scheduled multiple local audit teams to conduct facility audits simultaneously across the ...
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Water Recycling Home Page
Recycled Water as a Valuable Resource In many parts of the World, freshwater supplies are limited. Rainfall and river flows are often seasonal and intermittent. Growing water needs are causing increased competition for available supplies. In some regions, the amount of water available is being reduced by global warming and climate change. Until recently, most of the water used for human ...
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Unlocking the Power of Outdoor Weather Stations for Smart Living
Introduction: Weather Intelligence for a Better Informed Life In today's world, where technology has permeated nearly every aspect of our lives, the ability to access and analyze data is more crucial than ever. Weather data, in particular, holds immense value, influencing our daily decisions, outdoor activities, and even home security measures. Outdoor weather stations, with their ability to ...
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Hotels Embrace Water Sustainability as a Bottom-Line Necessity
Measures by the major water consumers range from efficient fixtures to in-house desalination In the United States, hotel rooms, pools, landscaping, laundries, and other facilities account for 15% of all water use in institutional and commercial facilities. And globally, many international hotel chains have come to understand sustainability as a bottom-line issue and have even started marketing ...
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Quantification of the adverse effects of drought caused by water supply restrictions considering the changes in household water consumption characteristics
The volume of urban water used in Japan has been gradually declining in recent years because of the increase in water saving appliances and water saving behaviours. Changes in household water consumption characteristics affect the extent of the adverse effects caused when water supply restrictions are imposed. These changes must be reflected in reservoir operation plans in times of drought and ...
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Industrial application of pH sensor in water quality monitoring
Abstract: pH sensors have revolutionized the field of water quality monitoring. They provide real-time data on the acidity or alkalinity of water, enabling fast and accurate decisions in a variety of industrial applications. Benefits of Water ph sensors: pH sensors are critical in water-dependent industries. They monitor the pH of the water to ensure that it stays within the optimal range for ...
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