Water Governance in Cities
Urban, demographic and climate trends are increasingly exposing cities to risks of having too little, too much and too polluted water. Facing these challenges requires robust public policies and...
Risk Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities – Second Edition
Water risks and security are a major global hazard in the 21st century and it is essential that water professionals have a solid grounding in the principles of preventative risk management.
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Assessment of Technology Advancements for Future Energy Reduction
The wastewater industry is continuously seeking new technologies that will reduce the need for purchased energy and improve its ability to beneficially recover resources. In addition, within...
Current Energy Position of New York State Wastewater Treatment Facilities
In 2008, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) published the “Statewide Assessment of Energy Use by the Municipal Water and Wastewater Sector” documenting 2003/...
Visual Tool for Supporting Asset Management Performance, Risk, and Cost Analysis
WERF Project Number: INFR5R12
Managing urban water infrastructures faces the challenge of jointly dealing with assets of diverse types, useful life, cost, ages and...
Demonstrated Energy Neutrality Leadership: A Study of Five Champions of Change
The purpose of this report is to create an opportunity for water resource recovery facility (WRRF) energy managers to learn from the experiences of their peers. The five case studies presented in...
Water and Energy: Threats and Opportunities - Second Edition
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The Governance of Water Regulators
The establishment of dedicated regulatory bodies in charge of regulating water services, whilst being recent, is nevertheless a consistent trend among OECD and non-OECD countries. This report...
Stakeholder Engagement for Inclusive Water Governance
This report assesses the current trends, drivers, obstacles, mechanisms, impacts, costs and benefits of stakeholder engagement in the water sector. It builds on empirical data collected through an...
Water Resources Allocation: Sharing Risks and Opportunities
Water resources allocation determines who is able to use water resources, how, when and where. It directly affects the value (economic, ecological, socio-cultural) that individuals and society...