Integrated Water Resource Management
As defined by the Global Water Partnership, integrated water resource management is a process which promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land, and related resources in order to maximize the resultant economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems. Resources available within this theme provide guidance on how to conserve and restore watersheds, reduce pollution, adapt to climate change and reduce risks from floods and droughts.
Integrated Water Resource Management Resources
Rocky Mountain haze - Study finds a link between drought and air quality in the western wilderness
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March 1, 2017Desert Research Institute
Article exploring the correlation between wildfires and droughts, as exposed by a study by Gannet Hallar, Ph.D., a professor of atmospheric science at the Desert Research Institute (DRI) and the University of Utah. Read more
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May 10, 2021Women have a massive role in shaping the sustainability of the fashion industry. The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs’ Providing Opportunities for Women’s Economic Rise (POWER) initiative and U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City in partnership with U.S. Water...Read more
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East Asia and PacificNorth AmericaWhat is non-revenue water? How can we reduce it for better water service?
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June 25, 2021The need to manage NRW better and protect precious water resources has become increasingly important. Non-revenue water (NRW) management allows utilities to expand and improve service , enhance financial performance, make cities more attractive, increase climate resilience and reduce energy...Read more
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GlobalTesting Water Quality: When Labs Don't Work
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June 25, 2021This blog post describes the reasons why inadequate lab facilities are often cited as a challenge to water quality monitoring. A lack of laboratory capacity, unreliable technologies, or poor quality control can compromise the reliability of lab results. The blog posts cites emerging technologies as...Read more
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GlobalHow to Test Water Quality? Here Are Some Low-Cost, Low-Tech Options
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June 25, 2021The first installation of the "How to Test Water Quality?" blog posts outlines the tradeoff between cost and accuracy in water quality testing methods. In complete absense of water testing technologies, people monitor physical characteristics such as turbidity, color, taste, odor, and...Read more
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GlobalHow to Test Water Quality? Chemical Tests for Limited Budgets
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June 25, 2021The second installation of the "How to Test Water Quality?" blog posts highlights a small set of tests that provide enough information for accurate water quality monitoring. Typical test formats include test strips, color disk kits, and hand-held digital instruments. The highest priority...Read more
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GlobalHow to Test Water Quality? Low-Cost, Low-Tech Optioms for Microbial Testing
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June 25, 2021The third and final installation of the "How to Test Water Quality?" blog posts outlines the ideal microbial test for water quality and efficient substitutes that exist now. The post suggests that the most practical solution is to test for an "indicator organism" which indicates...Read more
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GlobalThe Intersectionality of WASH, Climate Change, and the Coronavirus
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June 25, 2021The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believes that handwashing is one of the most important actions people can take to end Covid-19. Reliable delivery of safe water and sanitation services around the globe is critical to help prevent the spread of the pandemic. But, there are vast...Read more
A Fight for All: 9 Facts about Santitation in Malaysia
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June 25, 2021Malaysia has greatly improved its basic water and sanitation infrastructure over the past few decades. Nearly 100% of Malaysia’s rural and urban populations have at least some access to basic sanitation services. Much of this growth has been prompted by quick economic growth and an expanding...Read more
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MalaysiaAssessing Impacts of Green Infrastructure on Groundwater Quality
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June 25, 2021This article provides a case study done by the EPA to showcase the potential impacts on groundwater from the use of green infrastructure. The design of green infrastructure actually increased the risk of flooding and erosion when large volumes of stormwater overwhelmed the treatment plants. Water...Read more
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