Prevent Droughts and Control Floods: Your Urban Water Management Guide
Navigating the Basics of City Water Supply Systems
Eager to make a difference in your city's water culture? Whether you're dealing with scarcity or an abundance of water, you've come to the right place! This guide is crammed with tips to kick-start your water management journey. Remember, it's everyone's responsibility—from little ones to city leaders and businesses.
Every Citizen is a Urban Water Manager
Water is life's elixir, and its cycle impacts us all, stretching far beyond urban boundaries. Managing water is a steep challenge that requires collaboration. Fortunately, simple changes can help preserve precious resources when water is scarce or prevent disasters during heavy rainfall.
Though we've divided Getting Started into two scenarios, explore each guide. Many strategies can be adapted across situations. Plus, some cities face both water scarcity and excessive rainfall, so why not mix and match our experts' advice?
Avoiding Day Zero—Guaranteeing a Continuous Water Supply
Envision a day when the taps run dry. It nearly happened to Cape Town in 2018, thanks to two years of drought. We'll delve into how the city, its residents, and local businesses responded, offering a roster of water preservation and emergency response tactics proven to extend and replenish urban water supplies.
Learn how Mayor Patricia De Lille and Cape Town citizens transformed their scenario.
Flood Control—When the Rain Won't Stop
Stay tuned for insights on how to combat floods effectively!
We'll help you navigate through this challenge.
Inspiration for a Water Wise City
Alongside practical steps, the following articles offer insights into urban water management strategies:
Infrastructure Makeovers - Beat the Blues with Bioswales
City planners, decision-makers, and infrastructure services, this one's for you!
If you're searching for reliable hardware to handle heavy downpours, check out bioswales. Indianapolis combined greenery with an art trail in their downtown area, making the streets safer while keeping stormwater in check.
It demands commitment and funds, but bioswales are a worthwhile investment. Learn from the experts!
Uncover the secrets of bioswales and their stunning benefits.
Principles of Water Wise Cities
Clean water and sanitation are the focus of the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 6. In response, the International Water Association created a package of 17 principles that help cities define and embrace water wisdom tailored to their needs.
Discover the secrets of water-conscious cities.
- In the pursuit of sustainable living and environmental-science, daily choices and actions contribute significantly to water conservation, especially in urban settings.
- To combat climate-change and its impact on water supply, it's essential to explore sustainable-living strategies, such as adopting water-wise landscaping in home-and-garden projects.
- Following the lead of water-wise cities like Indianapolis, implementation of bioswales in infrastructure can help manage excessive rainfall effectively and contribute to a healthier and more sustainable urban environment.
