environmental water management Articles
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Legislating for sustainable basin management: the story of Australia's Water Act (2007)
Australia's Millennium drought, a 13-year dry period unprecedented in the instrumental record, inspired a change in the extant water management principles. The Water Act of 2007 was introduced and required the preparation of a Basin Plan to set environmentally sustainable levels of water extraction and to reduce the over-allocation of water entitlements that threatened water security. ...
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Application of water quality indices to define surface water quality in Tehran
Tehran is one of the capitals of the world that is not situated around a river, therefore surface water discharges into a network of natural streams and even some artificial canals. Owing to the lack of sewerage system, part of the sewage runs to the network of streams without any control. The aim of this work is to identify a baseline for the water quality, which will then help policy-makers and ...
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The potential for reusing treated municipal wastewater for irrigation in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
This paper elaborates on the chemical composition of wastewater at selected Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) in Jordan. These plants have immense potential of providing reused treated water for irrigation. Samples from treated effluents analysed to study the efficiency of the impact of treated water on irrigation. The results revealed the effluents from WWTPs could be used for irrigation with ...
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A model for integrated water resources management in water-scarce regions: irrigation with wastewater combined with desalination processes
We have developed a model for planning water supply from diverse sources, including groundwater, the National Water Carrier, wastewater and seawater. The model integrates hydrological, technological and economic considerations, and estimates the economic and environmental impacts of alternative water management policies; it was implemented in a case study of the Emek Heffer and northern Sharon ...
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Monitoring, environmental emergencies management and water treatment improvement of freshwater lakes in China: the Chao Lake case study
Severe eutrophication of freshwater lakes, with the subsequent risk of algal blooms, has a critical effect on the safety of drinking water supplies in China and is one of the main environmental emergencies in the country. This paper focuses on Chao Lake, a large, shallow eutrophic lake used as a source of drinking water. The study considers the possibilities of improving the lake monitoring ...
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What is Geomembrane used for in Civil Engineering?
Geomembranes are synthetic materials used extensively in civil engineering for various applications related to containment, environmental protection, and water management. They are typically made of polymers like high-density polyethylene (HDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and other flexible materials. Geomembranes serve several critical functions in civil ...
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The Power of Greywater Recycling: A Sustainable Solution for the Future
In our ever-growing world, where water scarcity is becoming a pressing issue, it's essential that we explore innovative ways to conserve and reuse this precious resource. One such eco-friendly practice that is gaining momentum is "greywater Recycling." greywater, often regarded as wastewater from non-toilet fixtures like sinks, showers, and washing machines, is a largely untapped resource that ...
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Project - Energy Efficient Water Reuse with Maintenance at Southern Oklahoma
The reuse of produced water is becoming pivotal to the continued application of fracturing hydrocarbon recovery techniques. While the sector’s economic and market conditions remain soft, an innovative, cost effective solution is being demonstrated at this facility. Benefits including reduced chemical costs and improved SRB (Sulfur Reducing Bacteria) APB (Acid Producing Bacteria) control are ...
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First decentralized wastewater treatment system in Lao PDR
Wastewater treatment as part of the sanitation system is an important environmental service that is closely linked to water management. The poor sanitation management in Lao PDR generally contributes to wastewater pollution especially in the urban areas. The major water source for urban supply is surface water since most towns are located along the rivers as groundwater ...
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An integrated approach to the optimisation of water usage and discharge in pulp and paper plants
This paper is aimed at developing a systematic methodology for the cost-effective reduction of water usage and discharge in pulp and paper plants. As the industry moves towards increased system closure, the build-up of Non-Process Elements (NPEs) leads to serious consequences on the process equipment. In response, this paper achieves the following: a mathematical model to track water and primary ...
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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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North Glasgow Integrated Water Management Strategy - Case Study
Scotland, UK Scottish Canals, Glasgow City Council and Scottish Water Dec 2012 – Aug 2013 The Metropolitan Glasgow Strategic Drainage Partnership (MGSDP) commissioned AECOM to undertake a feasibility study investigating whether or not the Forth and Clyde canal should take surface water from North Glasgow as a means to supporting regeneration and development aspirations. A significant ...
By Innovyze
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Top 6 water quality sensors
What is a water quality sensor? Water quality sensors measure water parameters such as conductivity, dissolved oxygen, pH, COD, residual chlorine, turbidity and so on through a variety of methods such as chemical, physical and biological reactions of water, providing data support for researchers, observers and engineers. It is used in laboratory research, environmental management improvement, ...
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How to tap the energy savings in greywater
Many operators of offices, hospitals, hotels, large condos, and other buildings are aware of the need to save money and reduce their environmental impact, through better water management. The result has been the growth of ways to reduce water consumption, ranging from low-flow show-crheads to landscaping that requires minimal watering. Building operators are also aware of a similar need to ...
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Produced-water Recycling and Energy Reduction for Central Oklahoma
Enhanced oil and gas recovery (fracturing) techniques and water go hand in hand. Current pressures including limited fresh water sources, transportation, fracturing volume requirements, and disposal costs and restrictions are driving the development of new water management strategies. Recycling and managed biologic treatment of surface water is proving to be a cost-effective, more environmentally ...
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European waters - current status and future challenges - a synthesis
The Europe 2020 strategy is the European Union's strategy for economic growth in Europe over the next decade. This strategy envisages the development of a 'greener', more environmentally friendly economy in Europe. Sustainable water management is a critical element of this green economy because healthy and resilient ecosystems provide the services needed to sustain human well‑being and our ...
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Where Is the Most Water Reuse Taking Place?
Water reuse is becoming increasingly important as water scarcity becomes prevalent throughout the world. Whether it’s referred to as water reuse, water recycling, water reclamation, or another name, the resulting purified wastewater can be used in many applications, both potable and nonpotable. In some places, water reuse has been slow to catch on, particularly because of the so-called ...
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Water Level Sensors: Applications, Operation and Types
What is a Water Level Sensor? A water level sensor is an essential instrument that monitors the water level in various containers, tanks, and reservoirs. These devices employ different technologies to measure water levels accurately, making them indispensable in industrial, municipal, and environmental applications. Water Level Applications Water level sensors find applications across various ...
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A fresh approach to water practices
Science is meeting the challenge of finding ways to reduce Australia's wasteful water practices and improve the way we use and manage this finite resource. In the regional NSW town of Goulburn, just down the road from Australia’s national capital, water supplies earlier this year fell to less than 10 per cent of capacity. In most of Australia’s major cities demand is close to or equalling supply ...
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Strategic management of water resources important to Ontario craft breweries
The vast majority of craft breweries in Ontario understand the need to improve their water and resource management performance to save money, protect the environment and enhance community relations. This was a major finding of a survey of Ontario craft breweries conducted in the fall of 2016 that found 97 per cent of respondents agree that better water management is important or very important ...
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