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AWWA ACE68999
- Climate Change and Adaptation in Southern California
- Conference Proceeding by American Water Works Association, 11/01/2008
- Publisher: AWWA
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This powerpoint presentation begins by presenting a brief overview of recent southwest climate trends particularly in the southern California region. Impacts of these climate trends are presented and include the following: more or less frequent precipitation events; more or less intense precipitation events; rising average snow elevations and glacier lossin some areas; sea level rise; runoff variation can affect contaminant concentration; chemistry changes; sediment transport; water demand; agricultural effects; and, infrastructure impacts. Utility engagement: mitigate greenhouse gas contribution;adapt planning to consider climate change; and,track regulations. Includes figures.
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