Based on the latest developments research, this book delineates a systems approach urban water hydrology, engineering, planning, and management. It covers a range of classic urban water management issues such as the modeling of urban water cycles, urban water supply and distribution systems, demand forecasting, wastewater and storm water collection and treatment.
Autorentext
Mohammad Karamouz is affiliated with the Polytechnic Institute of New York University.
Klappentext
In past decades, urban water management practices focused on optimizing the design and operation of water distribution networks, wastewater collection systems, and water and wastewater treatment plants. However, municipalities are now faced with aging urban water infrastructures whose operation must be improved and expanded to maintain current high
Inhalt
Introduction. Governance and Urban Water Planning. Urban Water Hydrology. Urban Water Supply and Demand. Urban Water Demand Management. Urban Water Drainage System. Environmental Impacts of Urbanization. Tools and Techniques. Urban Water Infrastructure. Urban Water System Dynamics and Conflict Resolution. Urban Water Disaster Management. Climate Change Impact.