The Impact of COVID-19 on Urban Water Consumption in the United States

Nemati, Mehdi; Tran, Dat

doi:10.3390/w14193096

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“…Studies in the United States [55] indicate that water consumption during the pandemic in residential buildings did not change in low-income groups, even during the total lockdown, while overall, average water consumption by all consumers (businesses and apartments) increased from 11.80 to 13.5%, which is not the same as the data in the study Studies in the United States [55] indicate that water consumption during the pandemic in residential buildings did not change in low-income groups, even during the total lockdown, while overall, average water consumption by all consumers (businesses and apartments) increased from 11.80 to 13.5%, which is not the same as the data in the study conducted in and around Rybnik. The result may be that more companies in and around the Rybnik area have closed and downsized compared to the study area in the United States.…”

Section: People Quarantined In Connection With Covid-19 Outbreak In P...mentioning

confidence: 99%

The Effect of Publicly Available COVID-19 Information on the Functioning of Society, Businesses, Government and Local Institutions: A Case Study from Poland

Ober

Karwot²

2023

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The COVID-19 pandemic has seriously affected many world regions’ societies and economies. The pandemic and the restrictions introduced in response to it have impacted social behaviour and the operation of businesses in various ways. The present study aimed to verify the impact of information on the COVID-19 outbreak in Poland on the frequency with which residents of Rybnik and the surrounding areas chose to stay in their houses or apartments, as well as the functioning of businesses. The originality of the study lies in the use of mediation modelling, in which the following were used as variables describing the epidemic in Poland: new cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection in Poland; the number of deaths caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection in Poland; and the number of people quarantined due to the COVID-19 epidemic in Poland. On the other hand, data on tap water consumption were used as variables describing the frequency with which residents of Rybnik and the surrounding areas chose to stay in their houses or apartments, the operation of businesses in and around the city, and the operation of government and local government institutions. The study’s conclusions confirm that publicly available information about the COVID-19 outbreak in Poland affected the frequency of residents of Rybnik and the surrounding areas staying in their houses or apartments as well as the functioning of businesses in Rybnik and the surrounding areas. The increasing number of people who died due to SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with the limited functioning of government and local government institutions in and around Rybnik, which contributed to restrictions on the functioning of service industry companies in the city and surrounding areas.

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Section: People Quarantined In Connection With Covid-19 Outbreak In P...mentioning

confidence: 99%

The Effect of Publicly Available COVID-19 Information on the Functioning of Society, Businesses, Government and Local Institutions: A Case Study from Poland

Ober

Karwot²

2023

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“…Industrial water use was estimated using manufacturing GDP and water use intensity (i.e., water use per GDP, m 3 per dollar), as shown in Equation (2).…”

Section: Domestic and Industrial Water Usementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Furthermore, our analysis did not consider the changes in domestic water use patterns. Recent studies have shown a significant increase in domestic water use during the COVID-19 pandemic, mainly attributed to the widespread adoption of remote work arrangements [2,3]. This shift in work arrangements has led to substantial changes in consumer behavior, resulting in lasting changes in water consumption patterns that could have long-term implications.…”

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“…The global demand for freshwater has increased significantly since the 1950s, mainly due to population growth, urbanization, industrialization, and rising food and energy needs [1]. Moreover, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to changes in water consumption patterns [2][3][4]. These changes, combined with climate-change-induced alterations in precipitation patterns, increasing temperatures, and more frequent extreme hydrologic events, have further exacerbated the situation, posing challenges to the availability and management of freshwater resources [5].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Regional Water Stress Forecasting: Effects of Climate Change, Socioeconomic Development, and Irrigated Agriculture—A Texas Case Study

Karthikeyan

2023

Sustainability

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Climate change, socioeconomic development, and irrigation management are exacerbating water scarcity in many regions worldwide. However, current global-scale modeling approaches used to evaluate the impact of these factors on water resources are limited by coarse resolution and simplified representation of local socioeconomic and agricultural systems, which hinders their use for regional decision making. Here, we upgraded the irrigation water use simulation in the system dynamics and water environmental model (SyDWEM) and integrated it with the water supply stress index (WaSSI) ecosystem services model. This integrated model (SyDWEM-WaSSI) simulated local socioeconomic and agricultural systems to accurately assess future water stress associated with climate change, socioeconomic development, and agricultural management at subbasin levels. We calibrated the integrated model and applied it to assess future water stress levels in Texas from 2015 to 2050. The water stress index (WSI), defined as the ratio of water withdrawal to availability, was used to indicate different water stress levels. Our results showed that the integrated model captured changes in water demand across various sectors and the impact of climate change on water supply. Projected high water stress areas (WSI > 0.4) are expected to increase significantly by 2050, particularly in the Texas High Plains and Rolling Plains regions, where irrigation water use was projected to rise due to the impact of climate change. Metropolitan areas, including Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, were also expected to experience increased domestic water demand, further exacerbating water stress in these areas. Our study highlights the need to incorporate socioeconomic planning into water resources management. The integrated model is a valuable tool for decisionmakers and stakeholders to evaluate the impacts of climate change, socioeconomic development, and irrigation management on water resources at the local scale.

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“…One area that has been significantly affected by the COVID-19 lockdowns is municipal sewage. [6][7][8][9] Municipal wastewater encompasses the discharged water originating from residences, small businesses, industries, and institutional establishments, which flows into sewage systems. As people spend more time at home and engage in different activities, their water usage patterns may change.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%