water protection Articles
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High Water Protection case study
References from WaStop International´s own patented products. WaStop solves problems in a secure and efficient way. Skövde, WaStop 500mm - SWEDEN Several WaStop from 200mm to 500mm have been installed in Skövde, Sweden. The checkvalves have been installed in surface water outlets in Tidan community to protect the pipe system against high water coming from the river. Before the ...
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Flood Water Protection in the City of Buenos Aires - Case Study
The Arroyo Mendrano is the second largest channeled stream of water running through Buenos Aires. In case of heavy rainfalls it overflows its banks and causes considerable material damage. When the retention basin which had been especially built to collect large quantities of water during strong precipitation events also overflowed, the government decided to have an alarm-system installed to ...
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Flood water protection in the city of Buenos Aires - Case study
The Arroyo Mendrano is the second largest channeled stream of water running through Buenos Aires. In case of heavy rainfalls it overflows its banks and causes considerable material damage. When the retention basin which had been especially built to collect large quantities of water during strong precipitation events also overflowed, the government decided to have an alarm-system installed to ...
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River Floodplain Maintenance-measures influencing roughness
The maintenance of rivers and floodplains can make an important contribution to flood protection. Waters conservation used to be understood mainly as verification of fast discharges, which was achieved through regular mowing. Furthermore, the waterways had to be navigable and accordingly required water depths had to be accomplished through maintenance measures (e.g. digging). Today, sustainable ...
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Save money with inflatable cofferdam rental
There is no doubt that when it comes to dewatering solutions, temporary water storage and flooding protection there is no better solution than an inflatable cofferdam. A cofferdam is a water-inflated barrier that provides protection against water intrusion. It keeps water out from where water is not needed, and keeps water in when water is needed to be stored. Despite being much more ...
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Lambourne & Oakland Court Project - Case Study
Background Waterco engineers required a consultancy-focused company with expert knowledge to work alongside large sewerage companies and water authorities. Storm conditions in Wrexham, twinned with a serious incapacity of the sewer system, resulted in major sewer flooding to a new estate. The local water authority required an upgrade to the sewerage system but in the meantime, Aquobex had to ...
By Aquobex
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Adaptive management and governance of Delaware River water resources
This paper articulates the complexities of adaptively managing Delaware River water resources to meet shifting priorities of drinking water supply, drought mitigation and flood mitigation, as well as conflicting stakeholder interests. In particular, the paper examines the short-term and long-term programs that comprise the Delaware River Basin Commission's (DRBC) and the 1954 US Supreme ...
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Conversion to Extensive Grass Land for Flood Risk Management
The Mitigation Strategy of the measure Conversion to Extensive Grassland refers to flood prevention and environmental protection also. Flood protection can be achieved by: Increase the infiltration of rainwater by high roughness and preventing soil silting, Reducing the flow velocity of surface run off, The hydrologic-hydraulic effect varies depending on the vegetation, soil ...
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Forging sustainable transboundary water-sharing agreements: barriers and opportunities
Few international water-sharing agreements have shown the flexibility to adjust to extended drought; fewer still provide safeguards for adaptation to modern climate variability. Yet, current conflicts over the development and use of transboundary rivers continue to motivate the search for negotiated water-sharing arrangements that can provide flexibility in the face of change. To avoid future ...
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10 messages for 2010 — Freshwater ecosystems
Key messages Freshwater ecosystems in Europe are rich in biodiversity but at risk. They provide essential ecosystem services to humans, such as cleaning water, preventing floods, producing food, providing energy and regulating freshwater resources. Numerous pressures affect European freshwater ecosystems. Biodiversity has suffered from pollution and degraded water quality. In addition many ...
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Innovation in water legislation in Italy: ecosystem protection and stakeholders participation
Main innovations in the field of water management and pollution control, introduced by legislation in Italy in the last decade, derive from a few general social trends, such as the awareness of the need for environmental protection and demand for improved public services management. In particular, two innovative principles, namely the sustainability of water use and the stakeholders' ...
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Landlok 300 used to repair canals ravaged by devastating hurricanes
BACKGROUND The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is the world’s largest water control system, protecting more than 6,000,000 people that live in the agency’s 16 counties from severe flooding associated with tropical storms and hurricanes common to South Florida. They also are charged with the freshwater supply and managing water quality. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION The storms ...
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Liveability and the Water Sensitive City
This report establishes the foundation for ongoing research by the CRC in linking urban water management and urban liveability. The study commenced through the Science-Policy Partnership for Water Sensitive Cities, a joint initiative of Monash University’s then Centre for Water Sensitive Cities (now Monash Water for Liveability Centre) and Victoria’s Department of Sustainability and ...
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Syncta and Watts Celebrate First National Backflow Prevention Day
On August 16th, Syncta and Watts were proud to celebrate the first ever National Backflow Prevention Day! Created by Watts, this special day honors the unsung heroes who work every day to keep our water supply safe. Those of us who work in the backflow industry already know the important role that testers and backflow prevention solutions play in protecting our water supply. But the general ...
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Systematic methodology and practice of a co-governance program for five waters in a typical area of China
A co-governance program for five waters (CPFW), including sewage treatment, flood prevention, drainage, water supply and saving, is an innovative concept in water resource management. It includes current and near future system projects and advanced management policies for water utilization and protection. In this paper, the scientific connotation of CPFW is explained by multidisciplinary ...
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4 Tips when installing a temporary cofferdam
If you want an efficient, effective, environmentally-friendly means of providing a solution to water intrusion, flood protection, damming or water storage then a temporary cofferdam is what you need. A temporary cofferdam is a non-permanent structure that is used to create a barrier in order to control the flow of water. Here at Dam-It-Dams we supply water-filled cofferdams, and we’re going ...
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Tidal Water case study
References from WaStop International´s own patented products. WaStop solves problems in a secure and efficient way. Harwich harbour - ENGLAND Anglian Water is one of the leading providers of water and waste water services in Europe and serves the needs of around six million industrial, commercial and domestic customers. Aggressive tidal waters, silt and poor maintenance resulted in the ...
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Maple Lodge Water Treatment Site Flood Protection - Case Study
Flood Control International(FCI) is a Framework Partner with Thames Water for the design, supply and installation of flood protection solutions to a range of water treatment assets over a number of their at-risk treatment works. Surveyors from FCI have surveyed over 30 sites with Thames Water to determine the most appropriate solutions and then provide budgets for these options. Once reviewed ...
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Inspecting Your Fire Sprinkler Systems
A proactive approach to extend the life of your systems. Among the requirements needed to keep commercial fire sprinklers working and code compliant are the routine inspections, which can seem complex. Most of the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (ITM) of sprinkler systems require a qualified life safety professional, but some of the work can be done by in-house facility personnel. NFPA 25, ...
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Modelling the hydrological impacts of rural land use change
The potential role of rural land use in mitigating flood risk and protecting water supplies continues to be of great interest to regulators and planners. The ability of hydrologists to quantify the impact of rural land use change on the water cycle is however limited and we are not able to provide consistently reliable evidence to support planning and policy decisions. This shortcoming stems ...
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