Institutional Structures and Management

According to the International Water Management Institute, institutions evolve depending on the nature of water resource issues that a river basin faces and, in that sense, are not static systems but adaptive and dynamic systems. IWRM’s potential contribution to increasing water productivity lies in its ability to approach natural resource management problems in an integrated fashion. Resources available in this sub-theme include models and evaluations of water management systems, examples of institutional frameworks and others that support managing integrated water resources.

Institutional Structures and Management Resources

On-Site Alternate Water Sources & Use Introduction

Alliance for Water Efficiency
There are many water sources available on building sites that can supplement the more traditional water sources. These water sources are non-potable, and vary greatly in quality. Most of the on-site water resources have limited application, and are never suitable for human consumption. The...Read more

Hotels and Motels Introduction to Water Saving

Alliance for Water Efficiency
Water savings potential varies greatly at hotels, depending on the type of facility and the how guests use the hotel. Guest rooms are not the only area to find potential water savings. Many larger hotels have significant water use resulting from banquets, conferences, restaurants, nightclubs, day...Read more

Manufacturing Introduction to Water Saving

Alliance for Water Efficiency
In many cases, manufacturing facilities provide a great opportunity for water efficiency and conservation.Depending on the industrial process, this sector usually contains the water utilities largest customers. The most common uses for water in manufacturing are cooling, process uses, cleaning,...Read more

Medical and Health Care Systems Introduction to Water Saving

Alliance for Water Efficiency
Health care delivery in the U.S. has become a "high-tech" industry sector. Whether in the dental office, the clinic, the physician's office, or the hospital, equipment is sophisticated and evolving. But, some of the older equipment uses exceedingly high amounts of water, usually for...Read more

Health Clubs and Recreation Centers Introduction to Water Saving

Alliance for Water Efficiency
Health clubs and recreation centers are part of a growing industry, and their water consumption grows as they expand their services. What used to be only weight rooms, stationary bikes and a few racquetball courts has expanded to include aquatic sport and exercise facilities, smoothie bars and food...Read more

Lab Matters Magazine

Association of Public Health Laboratories
An archive of Lab Matters magazine, a quarterly publication of APHA covering a wide variety of laboratory issues.Read more

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