AWWA JAW69595

Increasing demands on water resources and theassociated stresses of continued populationgrowth, land-use changes, and climate uncertaintyrequire water managers to use more innovativeapproaches to long-term water management planning.A total water management (TWM) approachintegrates management of the watershed, watersupply sources, land-use practices, and relatedresources to provide sustainable supplies whileconsidering equitable economic and social considerationsand promoting a healthy ecosystem. Theauthors describe a TWM plan implemented by theClayton County Water Authority in Atlanta, Georgia,and examine how this approach has been usedsuccessfully to meet long-term water supply andwastewater management needs, even duringexcessive drought conditions. This article opensthe door to further applications of reclaimedwater to keep supply reservoirs full even duringsevere droughts. Includes 8 references.

Product Details

Edition:

Vol. 101 - No. 2

Published:

02/01/2009

Number of Pages:

9

File Size:

1 file , 1.2 MB