Water Supply and Scarcity
According to the United Nations, water scarcity is defined as the point at which the aggregate impact of all users impinges on the supply or quality of water. Water scarcity is a relative concept and can occur at any level of supply or demand. Scarcity may be socially-constructed or the consequence of altered supply patterns stemming from climate change. Resources available in this sub-theme include U.S. drought monitoring data, workshops for rural water supply systems, among other resources that support water supply and scarcity.
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Addressing Water Misconceptions in Katutura
Published:
January 1, 2005Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Namibia is the driest country south of the Sahara. The administration of Windhoek, the capital, predicts that by the year 2020, the water demands will be greater than the supply. Many residents in Katutura, a mainly black section of Windhoek, have misconceptions about the quality of water they...Read more
CropWatch
Published:
July 3, 2014Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
Several DWFI faculty fellows contribute to CropWatch, a resource for UNL extension information on crop production and pest management.Read more
Nebraska Agricultural Water Management Network
Published:
January 1, 2014Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
DWFI faculty fellow Suat Irmak leads this network, which works with natural resources districts and farmers to implement water and soil moisture sensors on growers' fields.Read more
National Drought Mitigation Center
Published:
January 1, 2014Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
Several DWFI faculty fellows work for the National Drought Mitigation Center, located at the University of Nebraska-LincolnRead more
Center for Advanced Land Management Technologies (CALMIT)
Published:
January 1, 2014Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
Several DWFI faculty fellows collaborate with CALMIT in the areas of remote sensing, GIS and GPS to improve land management strategies.Read more
Drought Preparedness and Response
Published:
January 1, 2011Alliance for Water Efficiency
Preparing for drought and water shortages before they occur is the best defense. Manual M60 will help water managers facing water shortages by illustrating how to employ tried-and-true strategies and tactics of drought mitigation, as well as new tools and methods.Read more
The Issues and Challenges of Reducing Non-Revenue Water
Published:
January 1, 2010Alliance for Water Efficiency
One of the major challenges facing water utilities is the high level of water loss in distribution networks. If a large proportion of water that is supplied is lost, meeting consumer demands is much more difficult. Since this water yields no revenue, heavy losses also make it harder to keep water...Read more
Water Loss Control, Second Edition
Published:
June 1, 2008Alliance for Water Efficiency
This comprehensive guide takes you step by step through every stage of the development of a water loss control program--from measuring and auditing water loss, tracking losses to their root cause, to developing a loss control program for future efficiency. Inside, you'll find precise...Read more
Laundromats and Common Area Laundry Facilities Water Savings Tips
Alliance for Water Efficiency
This page provides information and water saving tips on coin operated laundromats, common area clothes washers, and multi-load washer replacements.Read more
Non-Residential Fixtures, Appliances and Equipment
Alliance for Water Efficiency
This page offers information on non-residential fixtures, appliances, and equipment as well as links to the latest research and information about this important end user category.Read more
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