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As defined by the UNDP Water Governance Facility, water governance is determined by the political, social, economic, and administrative systems that are in place. These systems can both directly and indirectly affect the use, development, and management of water resources and the delivery of water services delivery at different levels of society. Improving governance for economic, environmental, and social sustainability is possible through the establishment of stronger public and private institutions, policies, legislation, and processes. Topics addressed in this theme include the principles of equity and efficiency, water administration, the roles of government and other stakeholders, and the frameworks to balance water use between socio-economic activities and ecosystems.

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Asset Management Resources

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
As the practice of asset management has grown in recent years, an extensive body of resources has become available to help develop the U.S. EPA's knowledge and practice of asset management. This includes resources for utilities, such as software and guidebooks, as well as resources to help our...Read more

Water Conservation Planning Introduction

Alliance for Water EfficiencyU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
One of the first steps when starting a water conservation program is developing a water conservation plan.�Developing a sound water conservation plan is a multi-step process that requires thought and effort.� A number of conservation planning guidance documents are available to assist in the...Read more

Climate Resilience Evaluation Tool (CREAT)

Published: 
January 1, 1970
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA has developed CREAT, a software tool to assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities. CREAT provides users with access to the most recent national assessment...Read more

Community-Based Water Resiliency Tool (CBWR)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The Community-Based Water Resiliency (CBWR) Tool (version 2.0) is an easy way to find out how prepared your community is to handle emergencies that impact your water systems and learn about tools and resources that can be used to build resilience.Read more
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