Alternative water management and self-sufficient water supplies
By: Martin Rygaard, Hans-Jørgen Albrechtsen and Philip John Binning
Contributors: Albrechtsen, Hans-Jørgen; Binning, Philip John, 1967-; International Water Association
Publisher: IWA Publishing
Published: 2009
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 135
ISBN-13: 9781843392279
Subjects: Water-supply; Management; Case studies
Description: "This book is based on a screening of 113 worldwide experiences in alternative urban water management. ... 15 cases from around the world were studied in detail. These are presented as examples of possible water management strategies that have reduced the cities' dependencyon [sic] water imports. The strategies include implementation of potable and non-potable wastewater reuse, rainwater collection and desalination."--P. [4] of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.