Wastewater infrastructure for sustainable cities: assessment based on UN sustainable development goals (SDGs)

Delanka-Pedige, H.M.K.; Munasinghe-Arachchige, S.P.; Abeysiriwardana-Arachchige, I.S.A.; Nirmalakhandan, Nagamany

doi:10.1080/13504509.2020.1795006

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“…The different scenarios (step 9) can provide new insights in the design of sustainable value chains. Delanka-Pedige et al [169] have proposed the wastewater infrastructure attributes that support sustainability: Reuse-quality of water recovered from wastewater; safe pathogen reduction from wastewater; energy use and recovery in wastewater treatment; biofertilizer recovery from wastewater; and emission (direct and indirect) reduction in wastewater treatment. The recovery scenarios proposed (Table 6), together with the existing water reuse practice contribute to sustainability in all these attributes.…”

Section: Institutional and Politicalmentioning

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A Framework for Sustainable Planning and Decision-Making on Resource Recovery from Wastewater: Showcase for São Paulo Megacity

Chrispim

Souza

Scholz

et al. 2020

Water

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Currently, it is important to develop strategic frameworks to support the selection of sustainable resource recovery solutions. This study applies a new framework for planning, implementation, and assessment of resource recovery strategies for a full-scale wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in São Paulo megacity. The framework comprises several steps based on case study-specific data and information from current literature. Data were collected from various sources: a survey with a wastewater treatment utility, national and regional databases, and review of local regulations and international literature. Treatment configuration, wastewater and by-products composition, potential demand (for water, energy, and phosphorus), stakeholder identification, and local legislation were thoroughly discussed regarding decision-making on resource recovery. Scenario analysis was used to explore suitable nutrient and energy recovery measures based on indicators. Biogas recovery and sewage sludge composting showed more favorable conditions due to similar experiences in the area and robust legislation. The proposed framework is a simplified tool, and its application can support managers to get information on resource recovery and how to plan such initiatives in easier ways to facilitate wiser decision-making, and better operation and management. The results on framework use and refinement can guide potential applications in other contexts and stimulate public policy formulation and further research.

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Section: Institutional and Politicalmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Framework for Sustainable Planning and Decision-Making on Resource Recovery from Wastewater: Showcase for São Paulo Megacity

Chrispim

Souza

Scholz

et al. 2020

Water

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“…As defined by the OECD (2013), transport infrastructure is a key component of economic development at all income levels [33]. Some researchers have proposed that waste disposal [34] and sewage treatment technology [3] are important ways to promote regional GDP. In general, the sustainable contribution of infrastructure, such as water supply [1], waste disposal [34], and road [1,33], to economic dimension in townships is mainly reflected in the reduction of production and living costs [4], the optimization of the township's industrial structure [1,35], and the improvement of the investment environment [30].…”

Section: Infrastructure's Effect On Economic Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Contribution of Infrastructure to the Township’s Sustainable Development in Southwest China

She

et al. 2022

Buildings

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Townships in Southwest China are usually located in mountainous regions, which are abundant in natural and cultural landscape resources. There are additional requirements for the township’s sustainable development in these areas. However, insufficient infrastructures, due to limited resources, constrain the sustainable development of these townships. Sustainable contribution of infrastructure (SCOI) in this study is defined as the performance of infrastructure as a contribution to the coordinated development among economic, social, and environmental dimensions of township’s sustainable development. It is necessary to assess these infrastructures according to SCOI and provide choices for investment to maximize resource utilization. Therefore, an assessing model of SCOI with 26 general indicators was developed, which covers five most urgently needed infrastructures of these townships in Southwest China, including road transport, sewage treatment, waste disposal, water supply, and gas. In this model, quantitative and qualitative methods are combined to acquire different SCOI of each infrastructure. The result of the SCOI would be an important reference for infrastructure investment. A case study of Jiansheng Town, that is located in the Dadukou district of Chongqing, demonstrates the applicability of the model. It shows the assessing model of SCOI is efficient to identify the most valuable infrastructure that is appropriate for investment with the goal of township’s sustainable development. This study can provide insights for infrastructure investment and management in townships or areas.

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“…Third, a number of cases have demonstrated the capacity of Earth observation in the sustainable water infrastructure development. For instance, Delanka-Pedige, H.M.K., et al developed a sustainability evaluation system for wastewater infrastructure that aimed at delivering on SDG 6 for ensuring water and sanitation availability for all, SDG 11 for enabling resilient future cities, and other wastewater related SDGs [197]. The sustainability evaluation system contains 36 parameters in five categories: high-quality water, safe pathogen, energy, biofertilizers, and emissions during the recovery from wastewater [197].…”

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“…For instance, Delanka-Pedige, H.M.K., et al developed a sustainability evaluation system for wastewater infrastructure that aimed at delivering on SDG 6 for ensuring water and sanitation availability for all, SDG 11 for enabling resilient future cities, and other wastewater related SDGs [197]. The sustainability evaluation system contains 36 parameters in five categories: high-quality water, safe pathogen, energy, biofertilizers, and emissions during the recovery from wastewater [197]. This study demonstrates the active contributions of sustainable wastewater infrastructure to the urban sustainable development.…”

Section: Typical Cases Of Eosimentioning

confidence: 99%

Earth Observation for Sustainable Infrastructure: A Review

Song

2021

Remote Sensing

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Infrastructure is a fundamental sector for sustainable development and Earth observation has great potentials for sustainable infrastructure development (SID). However, implementations of the timely, large–scale and multi–source Earth observation are still limited in satisfying the huge global requirements of SID. This study presents a systematical literature review to identify trends of Earth observation for sustainable infrastructure (EOSI), investigate the relationship between EOSI and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and explore challenges and future directions of EOSI. Results reveal the close associations of infrastructure, urban development, ecosystems, climate, Earth observation and GIS in EOSI, and indicate their relationships. In addition, from the perspective of EOSI–SDGs relationship, the huge potentials of EOSI are demonstrated from the 70% of the infrastructure influenced targets that can be directly or indirectly derived from Earth observation data, but have not been included in current SDG indicators. Finally, typical EOSI cases are presented to indicate challenges and future research directions. This review emphasizes the contributions and potentials of Earth observation to SID and EOSI is a powerful pathway to deliver on SDGs.

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Wastewater infrastructure for sustainable cities: assessment based on UN sustainable development goals (SDGs)

Cited by 58 publications

References 29 publications

A Framework for Sustainable Planning and Decision-Making on Resource Recovery from Wastewater: Showcase for São Paulo Megacity

A Framework for Sustainable Planning and Decision-Making on Resource Recovery from Wastewater: Showcase for São Paulo Megacity

Contribution of Infrastructure to the Township’s Sustainable Development in Southwest China

Earth Observation for Sustainable Infrastructure: A Review

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