Effect of different water management strategies on water and contaminant fluxes in Doncaster,United Kingdom

Rueedi, J.; Cronin, Aidan A.; Moon, Boram; Wolf, Leif; Hoetzl, Heinz

doi:10.2166/wst.2005.0300

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“…Others contend that reducing the risks posed by climate change requires a mix of conurbation-scale strategic planning and neighbourhood-level urban design solutions (Lindley et al, 2006). However, it should be recognised that some adaptations (such as re-use of grey water) could have implications for water quality (such as lower volumes and higher concentrations of sewage) (Rueedi et al, 2005).…”

Section: Urban Areasmentioning

confidence: 99%

A review of the potential impacts of climate change on surface water quality

Whitehead

Wilby

Battarbee

et al. 2009

Hydrological Sciences Journal

1,026

561

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It is now accepted that some human-induced climate change is unavoidable. Potential impacts on water supply have received much attention, but relatively little is known about the concomitant changes in water quality. Projected changes in air temperature and rainfall could affect river flows and, hence, the mobility and dilution of contaminants. Increased water temperatures will affect chemical reaction kinetics and, combined with deteriorations in quality, freshwater ecological status. With increased flows there will be changes in stream power and, hence, sediment loads with the potential to alter the morphology of rivers and the transfer of sediments to lakes, thereby impacting freshwater habitats in both lake and stream systems. This paper reviews such impacts through the lens of UK surface water quality. Widely accepted climate change scenarios suggest more frequent droughts in summer, as well as flash-flooding, leading to uncontrolled discharges from urban areas to receiving water courses and estuaries. Invasion by alien species is highly likely, as is migration of species within the UK adapting to changing temperatures and flow regimes. Lower flows, reduced velocities and, hence, higher water residence times in rivers and lakes will enhance the potential for toxic algal blooms and reduce dissolved oxygen levels. Upland streams could experience increased dissolved organic carbon and colour levels, requiring action at water treatment plants to prevent toxic by-products entering public water supplies. Storms that terminate drought periods will flush nutrients from urban and rural areas or generate acid pulses in acidified upland catchments. Policy responses to climate change, such as the growth of bio-fuels or emission controls, will further impact freshwater quality.Key words climate change; water quality; rivers; catchments; lakes; estuaries; ecology; hydrochemistry Une revue des impacts potentiels du changement climatique sur la qualité des eaux de surface Résumé Il est maintenant admis qu'un certain changement climatique d'origine anthropique est inévitable. Les impacts potentiels sur l'alimentation en eau ont fait l'objet de nombreuses attentions, mais peu de connaissances sont disponibles sur les changements associés en termes de qualité de l'eau. Les changements prévus en termes de température de l'air et de précipitations pourraient affecter les écoulements des rivières et par conséquent la mobilité et la dilution des substances polluantes. Une augmentation des températures de l'eau affectera la cinétique des réactions chimiques et, par combinaison avec les dégradations de la qualité, l'état écologique des hydrosystèmes. Une augmentation des écoulements aura pour conséquences des changements dans la puissance des cours d'eau et donc aussi des charges sédimentaires qui pourront altérer la morphologie des rivières et le transfert de sédiments vers les lacs, ce qui aura des impacts sur les habitats hydrobiologiques dans les systèmes lacustres et fluviatiles. Cet article fait une revue de tels imp...

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Section: Urban Areasmentioning

confidence: 99%

A review of the potential impacts of climate change on surface water quality

Whitehead

Wilby

Battarbee

et al. 2009

Hydrological Sciences Journal

1,026

561

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“…The Nottingham results prove the flawed nature of at least one of these assumptions. Further investigations in the Sherwood Sandstone at Doncaster (UK) reinforced these findings Rueedi et al, 2005). Improving our understanding of such transport and survival issues relating to pathogens in order to better manage the urban groundwater resource is discussed further below.…”

Section: The Developed World Situationmentioning

confidence: 82%

Urban Groundwater Management and Sustainability

Tellam¹,

Rivett²,

Israfilov³

et al. 2006

NATO Science Series

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“…Gambier (Australia), Doncaster (UK), Rastatt (Germany), and Ljubljana (Slovenia). As a management tool, UVQ has thus far generated a positive impact on urban water management [34,[37][38][39].…”

Section: Urban Volume and Quality (Uvq)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Simulation of Infrastructure Options for Urban Water Management in Two Urban Catchments in Bogotá, Colombia

Peña-Guzmán

Melgarejo

Lopez-Ortiz

et al. 2017

Water

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Urban areas are currently experiencing rapid growth, which brings with it increases in the population, the expansion of impervious surfaces, and an overall jump in the environmental and hydrological impact. To mitigate such an impact, different strategies proposed to tackle this problem often vary; for example, stormwater tanks, the reuse of wastewater and grey water, the installation of equipment to reduce water consumption, and education-based approaches. Consequently, this article presents the simulation and evaluation of implementing infrastructure options (stormwater harvesting, reuse of industrial waters, water-saving technology in residential sectors, and reuse of water from washing machines) for managing urban water in two urban catchments (Fucha and Tunjuelo) in Bogotá, Colombia, over three periods: baseline, 10 years, and 20 years. The simulation was performed using the software Urban Volume Quality (UVQ) and revealed a possible reduction in drinking water consumption of up to 47% for the Fucha Catchment and 40% for the Tunjuelo Catchment; with respect to wastewater, the reduction was up to 20% for the Fucha Catchment and 25% for the Tunjuelo Catchment. Lastly, two scenarios were evaluated in terms of potential savings related to water supply and sewage fees. The implementation of strategies 3 and 6 insofar as these two strategies impacted the hydric resources. Therefore, there would be a significant reduction in contaminant loads and notable economic benefits attributable to implementing these strategies.

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Effect of different water management strategies on water and contaminant fluxes in Doncaster,United Kingdom

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A review of the potential impacts of climate change on surface water quality

A review of the potential impacts of climate change on surface water quality

Urban Groundwater Management and Sustainability

Simulation of Infrastructure Options for Urban Water Management in Two Urban Catchments in Bogotá, Colombia

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