The document is a water management risk assessment questionnaire for a facility. It contains questions in several sections: Watershed Information, Supply Reliability, Efficiency, and Supply Economics. The questions are aimed at assessing risk levels related to the facility's water supply, usage, costs, regulations, and potential issues. Users are prompted to assign risk values from 1 to 5 to indicate the level of risk for each question.
#Awareness#potable water criss#A slide share on Water Resource Management highlighting the emergent requirement of the shortage of potable water and the remedies to be incorporated by all stakeholders to overcome same.
The document summarizes the City of Cape Town's Critical Water Shortages Disaster Plan, which outlines three phases of response to increasingly severe drought conditions. The plan assumes very little additional water supply and takes a pessimistic approach to ensure preparedness. The City is currently in Phase 1, which includes water rationing measures like limiting supply and pressure management. Phase 1 aims to prevent entering Phase 2, which involves more intensive daily rationing. The disaster plan guides City operations and preparedness, and relevant information will be shared with partners and the public during each phase.
By this study, we reviewed the issues and problems of groundwater resource development, utilization, protection and control practices in Dire Dawa Administration. In doing so, data were collected using intensive review of previous studies, reports, policy documents and field visits to sample Industrial and commercial users of grounwater in the Administartaion.
In general, results of the current study indicate that the present and future problems of the groundwater system are depletion, contamination and poor institutional capacity of responsible Government bodies to effectively undertake resource protection and control practices.
After identifying the major issues worth due consideration by all concerned, the study further assessed possible alternatives for improvement and provided important recommendations and policy information to be used by all concerned, so as to ensure long-term sustainability of the resource.
This document discusses considerations for testing sites for graywater irrigation and potential impacts to groundwater. It provides summaries of what others have said about graywater systems and their ability to effectively treat wastewater on-site. Guidelines from the state environmental and health agencies regarding graywater usage and underground injection are presented, noting restrictions within groundwater source protection zones.
This document presents research on approaches to mitigate pollution from the herbicide MCPA (2-methyl-4-chloro-phenoxyacetic acid) in water catchments used as drinking water sources. The research monitored MCPA concentrations spatially and temporally in an agricultural catchment in Ireland that supplies drinking water. Key findings include: MCPA concentrations exceeded drinking water limits and persisted in the system; concentrations increased downstream; and concentrations correlated positively with improved grassland and negatively with rough grazing land use. The research demonstrates the need for enhanced monitoring and questions the sustainability of certain land uses like improved grassland near drinking water sources.
Water Quality Assessment Powerpoint Presentation SlidesSlideTeam
Introducing Water Quality Assessment Powerpoint Presentation Slides. Our readily available water monitoring system PowerPoint slide designs provide an overview of market size, growth rate, and capital expenditure. Demonstrate the division of the wastewater treatment market by editing our content-ready water quality check PPT slide deck. You can easily present the key statistics that play a vital role in analyzing the water industry by using this water treatment PPT slideshow. It is easy to present the key trends that will influence the water industry in the future such as increasing regulation, failing infrastructure, greater conservation, and efficiency, etc. Showcase the leading factors that will affect the performance of the water technology market by using content-ready water quality assurance PowerPoint visuals. You can edit water quality testing PPT themes to present the sources of water pollution. Highlight the natural processes and human processes that affect water quality. Provide an overview of the optimization of deterioration in water quality. You also can present the chemicals and biological pollutants that deteriorate the water quality. Showcase the water quality monitoring types and their objectives by downloading our visually attention-grabbing water quality monitoring PPT slides. https://bit.ly/3lzljrF
The document discusses integrated water resources management (IWRM) in Nepal. It begins by defining IWRM and outlining its key principles. It then describes Nepal's water resources and the various ways water is used. The document also discusses the challenges facing water management in Nepal and outlines the tools and approaches used in IWRM, including water assessments, impact assessments, and performance evaluation. It analyzes Nepal's policies and institutions related to IWRM and concludes that while IWRM principles have been adopted, developing effective local institutions remains a challenge.
Integrated water resources management considers multiple perspectives in water management decisions. It aims to balance social, economic, environmental and technical factors. Key challenges include accommodating different viewpoints from governmental and interest groups, geographic regions, academic disciplines, and facilitating coordination between stakeholders. Total water management pursues the sustainable and equitable allocation of limited water resources through efficient, collaborative and adaptive long-term planning.
#Awareness#potable water criss#A slide share on Water Resource Management highlighting the emergent requirement of the shortage of potable water and the remedies to be incorporated by all stakeholders to overcome same.
The document summarizes the City of Cape Town's Critical Water Shortages Disaster Plan, which outlines three phases of response to increasingly severe drought conditions. The plan assumes very little additional water supply and takes a pessimistic approach to ensure preparedness. The City is currently in Phase 1, which includes water rationing measures like limiting supply and pressure management. Phase 1 aims to prevent entering Phase 2, which involves more intensive daily rationing. The disaster plan guides City operations and preparedness, and relevant information will be shared with partners and the public during each phase.
By this study, we reviewed the issues and problems of groundwater resource development, utilization, protection and control practices in Dire Dawa Administration. In doing so, data were collected using intensive review of previous studies, reports, policy documents and field visits to sample Industrial and commercial users of grounwater in the Administartaion.
In general, results of the current study indicate that the present and future problems of the groundwater system are depletion, contamination and poor institutional capacity of responsible Government bodies to effectively undertake resource protection and control practices.
After identifying the major issues worth due consideration by all concerned, the study further assessed possible alternatives for improvement and provided important recommendations and policy information to be used by all concerned, so as to ensure long-term sustainability of the resource.
This document discusses considerations for testing sites for graywater irrigation and potential impacts to groundwater. It provides summaries of what others have said about graywater systems and their ability to effectively treat wastewater on-site. Guidelines from the state environmental and health agencies regarding graywater usage and underground injection are presented, noting restrictions within groundwater source protection zones.
This document presents research on approaches to mitigate pollution from the herbicide MCPA (2-methyl-4-chloro-phenoxyacetic acid) in water catchments used as drinking water sources. The research monitored MCPA concentrations spatially and temporally in an agricultural catchment in Ireland that supplies drinking water. Key findings include: MCPA concentrations exceeded drinking water limits and persisted in the system; concentrations increased downstream; and concentrations correlated positively with improved grassland and negatively with rough grazing land use. The research demonstrates the need for enhanced monitoring and questions the sustainability of certain land uses like improved grassland near drinking water sources.
Water Quality Assessment Powerpoint Presentation SlidesSlideTeam
Introducing Water Quality Assessment Powerpoint Presentation Slides. Our readily available water monitoring system PowerPoint slide designs provide an overview of market size, growth rate, and capital expenditure. Demonstrate the division of the wastewater treatment market by editing our content-ready water quality check PPT slide deck. You can easily present the key statistics that play a vital role in analyzing the water industry by using this water treatment PPT slideshow. It is easy to present the key trends that will influence the water industry in the future such as increasing regulation, failing infrastructure, greater conservation, and efficiency, etc. Showcase the leading factors that will affect the performance of the water technology market by using content-ready water quality assurance PowerPoint visuals. You can edit water quality testing PPT themes to present the sources of water pollution. Highlight the natural processes and human processes that affect water quality. Provide an overview of the optimization of deterioration in water quality. You also can present the chemicals and biological pollutants that deteriorate the water quality. Showcase the water quality monitoring types and their objectives by downloading our visually attention-grabbing water quality monitoring PPT slides. https://bit.ly/3lzljrF
The document discusses integrated water resources management (IWRM) in Nepal. It begins by defining IWRM and outlining its key principles. It then describes Nepal's water resources and the various ways water is used. The document also discusses the challenges facing water management in Nepal and outlines the tools and approaches used in IWRM, including water assessments, impact assessments, and performance evaluation. It analyzes Nepal's policies and institutions related to IWRM and concludes that while IWRM principles have been adopted, developing effective local institutions remains a challenge.
Integrated water resources management considers multiple perspectives in water management decisions. It aims to balance social, economic, environmental and technical factors. Key challenges include accommodating different viewpoints from governmental and interest groups, geographic regions, academic disciplines, and facilitating coordination between stakeholders. Total water management pursues the sustainable and equitable allocation of limited water resources through efficient, collaborative and adaptive long-term planning.
Sustainable Water Management Powerpoint Presentation SlidesSlideTeam
Introducing Sustainable Water Management PowerPoint Presentation Slides. This Water resource system PowerPoint slideshow can be used to explain the overview of market size, growth rate, and capital expenditure of the water industry. You can discuss the process of planning, developing, and managing the optimum use of water. The survey data for determining water quality can be easily presented by using a water cycle management PowerPoint slideshow. Demonstrate the division of the wastewater treatment market by editing our content-ready water quality monitoring PowerPoint slide deck. You can easily edit our water resources presentation to highlight the natural processes and human processes that affect water quality. Key trends that will influence the water industry in the future such as increasing regulation, failing infrastructure, greater conservation, and efficiency, etc. can also be presented with the help of our ready-to-use water management PPT visuals. It is possible to present the features that describe a suitable location for the monitoring program. It is easy to explain topics like wastewater treatment process, wastewater reuse, global wastewater reuse by sector, treated wastewater quality parameter, etc by downloading this sustainable water management PowerPoint slide deck. https://bit.ly/3tEV5qm
This document discusses risk assessment and management of the domestic water supply system in Pleiku City, Vietnam. It identifies hazards at each stage of the water supply system from the source to the distribution system. Hazards are assessed based on likelihood and severity to determine raw risk scores. Existing control measures are considered to assess residual risk. Key risks identified include agricultural and livestock activities polluting the water source, power failures at water treatment plants affecting disinfection, and degraded piping in the distribution system allowing recontamination of treated water. The study aims to propose improvements to better manage risks and ensure a safe domestic water supply.
Community based water resource managementIshan Gupta
This document presents a summary of a presentation on community-based water resource management. It defines key terms like CBWRM and IWRM. It discusses the benefits of CBWRM, including building consensus, creating local plans, and enhancing local ownership. It also outlines some challenges of CBWRM like conflict of interest, lack of participation, and lack of support. The document then presents a case study of CBWRM efforts in India's Thar Desert region to address climate change impacts through capacity building and reviving local water management systems. It concludes with a call for suggestions to effectively implement community-based water resource management.
L’Oreal Stepney, P.E., Deputy Director
Office of Water - TCEQ - PowerPoint Presentation from the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation Districts Inaugural Texas Panhandle Water Conservation Symposium
The document discusses integrated water resource management and its various components and challenges. It addresses managing water resources for multiple purposes across different agencies, regions, and disciplines. Integrated management considers natural water systems and promotes conservation, public health, and stakeholder involvement through a dynamic process. It emphasizes efficient agricultural water use and managing irrigation water for drinking. Conservation planning and least-cost planning are methods to balance supply and demand management.
This document provides an overview of key questions about freshwater resources that will be covered in the chapter. It discusses why water is important, how much is available, and how much we are using. It asks about the causes of freshwater shortages and potential solutions. It also asks about the advantages and disadvantages of withdrawing groundwater, using dams and reservoirs, and transporting water between regions. Additional questions cover desalination, water conservation, sustainable water use, and flooding. The document lists several online resources and a video on drought in the western US. It previews case studies on water conflicts in the Middle East and freshwater resources in the US.
There are three main points summarized from the document:
1) Taraba State in Nigeria faces significant challenges in providing reliable water infrastructure and sanitation services to its population. Only 2 of 14 water treatment plants are fully operational, and over half of the population lacks access to basic sanitation.
2) Broken or aging water distribution systems allow contamination to enter drinking water supplies. Leaking pipes waste water and money. Many residents receive intermittent, low quality water services.
3) Building the capacity of water treatment plant staff and increasing community education on hygiene and sanitation practices could help address water quality issues. However, more investment is needed to repair and maintain water infrastructure across Taraba State.
T4: GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT AND WATER GOVERNANCETHE EGYPTIAN EXPERIENCEFAO
This document discusses groundwater management challenges in Egypt and lessons learned. It addresses issues like overuse of groundwater by agriculture leading to pollution, lack of monitoring and enforcement exacerbating unsustainability. Case studies show traditional oasis management protecting resources and more recent problems of saline intrusion addressed through brackish groundwater development and monitoring. Treated sewage reuse requires attention to groundwater impacts. Lessons emphasize integrated management, monitoring, stakeholder participation, awareness, enforcement and considering both fresh and non-fresh water resources.
Discussion paper content condensed for webHaveYourSay
The document discusses potential water supply portfolios for the Lower Hunter region to meet future water demands and improve drought security. Six portfolios combining different water supply and demand options are presented, including water efficiency programs, drought restrictions, stormwater harvesting, recycled water schemes, and desalination. Community feedback is sought on the portfolios, which consider factors like costs, environmental and social impacts, and risks. The portfolios were developed through technical investigations and community consultation to identify and evaluate options that could contribute to securing the region's water supply.
This document discusses developing a water plan for the lower Hunter region of Australia. It outlines six potential portfolios or combinations of supply and demand measures to meet the plan's objectives of providing water security during droughts, reliable water supplies to meet growing demand, and protecting aquatic ecosystems. The portfolios were developed using models to predict future water supply and demand under different climate scenarios. Community feedback is sought on the portfolios to incorporate social, economic, and environmental considerations into the final water plan.
The EPA conducted a nationwide study from 2010-2015 on the impacts of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water resources. The EPA found vulnerabilities and actual impacts to drinking water at every stage of the hydraulic fracturing water lifecycle. However, the executive summary of the report misleadingly stated that widespread or systemic impacts had not been found. The science advisory board agreed the executive summary did not accurately reflect the reports findings and recommended revising it to acknowledge significant data gaps and the reports uncertainties. The board will issue recommendations to the EPA to revise the executive summary to more truthfully portray the studies findings and limitations.
This presentation was given at the EPA’s National Water Event 2019, which took place on 29 and 30 May 2019 in Galway. This presentation by Sharon Kennedy from An Forum Uisce is on engaging society in water challenge.
This document discusses a proposed method for dynamically varying water flows to balance the needs of landholders and aquatic ecosystems. Sensors and cloud computing could be used to better meet the flow needs of ecosystems identified by recent research, like certain flows acting as cues for breeding. A case study shows DNRM currently uses cloud software to automate notifications to landholders based on flow data. The proposal aims to maximize benefits for both stakeholders by restricting extraction only when flows provide little ecosystem benefit, while ensuring total annual water availability for irrigation is not reduced.
The document discusses the precarious state of fresh water systems globally due to mismanagement, overuse, and climate change. It summarizes findings from the Global Water System Project that humans significantly impact water quantities through reservoirs, river and groundwater extraction, and pollution. Current increases in water use and impairment are unsustainable. The document calls for a strategic partnership between scientists, stakeholders, decision-makers, and the private sector to develop an evidence-based action plan around integrated and multidisciplinary water management that balances human and environmental needs through sustainable practices.
The document discusses India's efforts to provide safe drinking water to its population. It notes that in 1975, over 1 billion people globally lacked access to safe water. In response, India developed various five-year plans from 1980-1997 to expand access, with the goal of supplying safe water to all rural villages. Key aspects of ensuring water safety discussed include water quality standards, testing for contaminants, monitoring programs, and strategies like water treatment and sanitation inspections. The document also examines health impacts of contaminated water and international targets for access to improved water sources.
This document provides guidance for communities to plan for flood resilience. It outlines steps communities can take to address flooding including planning and preparing, responding, and recovering from flood events. Specific strategies are presented, such as updating hazard mitigation plans, zoning codes, and building codes to require flood-resilient construction. The goal is to help communities understand their flood risks, identify vulnerable assets, and develop and implement mitigation actions and adaptation strategies to increase flood resilience.
This document is a course catalogue for a 2013 course on water resources. The course examines hydrologic processes, water usage, management, and conservation issues globally and in Jordan. Students will learn about environmental, social, and political impacts of water resources, current trends, and climate change impacts. The course uses two textbooks and references additional resources. It is taught by Prof. Ali El-Naqa and assesses students with homework, exams, and a final project.
The National Water Census aims to provide stakeholders with tools to assess current and future water availability. The Delaware River Basin Focus Area Study is testing these tools at a local scale. It is developing water use databases, models to estimate streamflow and evaluate land use/climate change impacts, and relationships between streamflow and aquatic ecology to inform management decisions. The results will be delivered through online applications to help users construct local water budgets and test scenarios.
The 2013 annual drinking water quality report from the City of Dania Beach provides information on the source and quality of the city's drinking water. Key points include:
- The city's water source is wells drawing from the Biscayne Aquifer at a depth of 65 feet.
- Testing found no potential sources of contamination near the wells.
- Treatment includes lime softening, filtration, disinfection with chlorine, and fluoride addition.
- Monitoring detected no contaminants in excess of allowed levels with the exceptions of occasional positive tests for total coliform and E. coli bacteria, which were addressed through corrective actions and additional sampling.
Sustainable Water Management Powerpoint Presentation SlidesSlideTeam
Introducing Sustainable Water Management PowerPoint Presentation Slides. This Water resource system PowerPoint slideshow can be used to explain the overview of market size, growth rate, and capital expenditure of the water industry. You can discuss the process of planning, developing, and managing the optimum use of water. The survey data for determining water quality can be easily presented by using a water cycle management PowerPoint slideshow. Demonstrate the division of the wastewater treatment market by editing our content-ready water quality monitoring PowerPoint slide deck. You can easily edit our water resources presentation to highlight the natural processes and human processes that affect water quality. Key trends that will influence the water industry in the future such as increasing regulation, failing infrastructure, greater conservation, and efficiency, etc. can also be presented with the help of our ready-to-use water management PPT visuals. It is possible to present the features that describe a suitable location for the monitoring program. It is easy to explain topics like wastewater treatment process, wastewater reuse, global wastewater reuse by sector, treated wastewater quality parameter, etc by downloading this sustainable water management PowerPoint slide deck. https://bit.ly/3tEV5qm
This document discusses risk assessment and management of the domestic water supply system in Pleiku City, Vietnam. It identifies hazards at each stage of the water supply system from the source to the distribution system. Hazards are assessed based on likelihood and severity to determine raw risk scores. Existing control measures are considered to assess residual risk. Key risks identified include agricultural and livestock activities polluting the water source, power failures at water treatment plants affecting disinfection, and degraded piping in the distribution system allowing recontamination of treated water. The study aims to propose improvements to better manage risks and ensure a safe domestic water supply.
Community based water resource managementIshan Gupta
This document presents a summary of a presentation on community-based water resource management. It defines key terms like CBWRM and IWRM. It discusses the benefits of CBWRM, including building consensus, creating local plans, and enhancing local ownership. It also outlines some challenges of CBWRM like conflict of interest, lack of participation, and lack of support. The document then presents a case study of CBWRM efforts in India's Thar Desert region to address climate change impacts through capacity building and reviving local water management systems. It concludes with a call for suggestions to effectively implement community-based water resource management.
L’Oreal Stepney, P.E., Deputy Director
Office of Water - TCEQ - PowerPoint Presentation from the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation Districts Inaugural Texas Panhandle Water Conservation Symposium
The document discusses integrated water resource management and its various components and challenges. It addresses managing water resources for multiple purposes across different agencies, regions, and disciplines. Integrated management considers natural water systems and promotes conservation, public health, and stakeholder involvement through a dynamic process. It emphasizes efficient agricultural water use and managing irrigation water for drinking. Conservation planning and least-cost planning are methods to balance supply and demand management.
This document provides an overview of key questions about freshwater resources that will be covered in the chapter. It discusses why water is important, how much is available, and how much we are using. It asks about the causes of freshwater shortages and potential solutions. It also asks about the advantages and disadvantages of withdrawing groundwater, using dams and reservoirs, and transporting water between regions. Additional questions cover desalination, water conservation, sustainable water use, and flooding. The document lists several online resources and a video on drought in the western US. It previews case studies on water conflicts in the Middle East and freshwater resources in the US.
There are three main points summarized from the document:
1) Taraba State in Nigeria faces significant challenges in providing reliable water infrastructure and sanitation services to its population. Only 2 of 14 water treatment plants are fully operational, and over half of the population lacks access to basic sanitation.
2) Broken or aging water distribution systems allow contamination to enter drinking water supplies. Leaking pipes waste water and money. Many residents receive intermittent, low quality water services.
3) Building the capacity of water treatment plant staff and increasing community education on hygiene and sanitation practices could help address water quality issues. However, more investment is needed to repair and maintain water infrastructure across Taraba State.
T4: GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT AND WATER GOVERNANCETHE EGYPTIAN EXPERIENCEFAO
This document discusses groundwater management challenges in Egypt and lessons learned. It addresses issues like overuse of groundwater by agriculture leading to pollution, lack of monitoring and enforcement exacerbating unsustainability. Case studies show traditional oasis management protecting resources and more recent problems of saline intrusion addressed through brackish groundwater development and monitoring. Treated sewage reuse requires attention to groundwater impacts. Lessons emphasize integrated management, monitoring, stakeholder participation, awareness, enforcement and considering both fresh and non-fresh water resources.
Discussion paper content condensed for webHaveYourSay
The document discusses potential water supply portfolios for the Lower Hunter region to meet future water demands and improve drought security. Six portfolios combining different water supply and demand options are presented, including water efficiency programs, drought restrictions, stormwater harvesting, recycled water schemes, and desalination. Community feedback is sought on the portfolios, which consider factors like costs, environmental and social impacts, and risks. The portfolios were developed through technical investigations and community consultation to identify and evaluate options that could contribute to securing the region's water supply.
This document discusses developing a water plan for the lower Hunter region of Australia. It outlines six potential portfolios or combinations of supply and demand measures to meet the plan's objectives of providing water security during droughts, reliable water supplies to meet growing demand, and protecting aquatic ecosystems. The portfolios were developed using models to predict future water supply and demand under different climate scenarios. Community feedback is sought on the portfolios to incorporate social, economic, and environmental considerations into the final water plan.
The EPA conducted a nationwide study from 2010-2015 on the impacts of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water resources. The EPA found vulnerabilities and actual impacts to drinking water at every stage of the hydraulic fracturing water lifecycle. However, the executive summary of the report misleadingly stated that widespread or systemic impacts had not been found. The science advisory board agreed the executive summary did not accurately reflect the reports findings and recommended revising it to acknowledge significant data gaps and the reports uncertainties. The board will issue recommendations to the EPA to revise the executive summary to more truthfully portray the studies findings and limitations.
This presentation was given at the EPA’s National Water Event 2019, which took place on 29 and 30 May 2019 in Galway. This presentation by Sharon Kennedy from An Forum Uisce is on engaging society in water challenge.
This document discusses a proposed method for dynamically varying water flows to balance the needs of landholders and aquatic ecosystems. Sensors and cloud computing could be used to better meet the flow needs of ecosystems identified by recent research, like certain flows acting as cues for breeding. A case study shows DNRM currently uses cloud software to automate notifications to landholders based on flow data. The proposal aims to maximize benefits for both stakeholders by restricting extraction only when flows provide little ecosystem benefit, while ensuring total annual water availability for irrigation is not reduced.
The document discusses the precarious state of fresh water systems globally due to mismanagement, overuse, and climate change. It summarizes findings from the Global Water System Project that humans significantly impact water quantities through reservoirs, river and groundwater extraction, and pollution. Current increases in water use and impairment are unsustainable. The document calls for a strategic partnership between scientists, stakeholders, decision-makers, and the private sector to develop an evidence-based action plan around integrated and multidisciplinary water management that balances human and environmental needs through sustainable practices.
The document discusses India's efforts to provide safe drinking water to its population. It notes that in 1975, over 1 billion people globally lacked access to safe water. In response, India developed various five-year plans from 1980-1997 to expand access, with the goal of supplying safe water to all rural villages. Key aspects of ensuring water safety discussed include water quality standards, testing for contaminants, monitoring programs, and strategies like water treatment and sanitation inspections. The document also examines health impacts of contaminated water and international targets for access to improved water sources.
This document provides guidance for communities to plan for flood resilience. It outlines steps communities can take to address flooding including planning and preparing, responding, and recovering from flood events. Specific strategies are presented, such as updating hazard mitigation plans, zoning codes, and building codes to require flood-resilient construction. The goal is to help communities understand their flood risks, identify vulnerable assets, and develop and implement mitigation actions and adaptation strategies to increase flood resilience.
This document is a course catalogue for a 2013 course on water resources. The course examines hydrologic processes, water usage, management, and conservation issues globally and in Jordan. Students will learn about environmental, social, and political impacts of water resources, current trends, and climate change impacts. The course uses two textbooks and references additional resources. It is taught by Prof. Ali El-Naqa and assesses students with homework, exams, and a final project.
The National Water Census aims to provide stakeholders with tools to assess current and future water availability. The Delaware River Basin Focus Area Study is testing these tools at a local scale. It is developing water use databases, models to estimate streamflow and evaluate land use/climate change impacts, and relationships between streamflow and aquatic ecology to inform management decisions. The results will be delivered through online applications to help users construct local water budgets and test scenarios.
The 2013 annual drinking water quality report from the City of Dania Beach provides information on the source and quality of the city's drinking water. Key points include:
- The city's water source is wells drawing from the Biscayne Aquifer at a depth of 65 feet.
- Testing found no potential sources of contamination near the wells.
- Treatment includes lime softening, filtration, disinfection with chlorine, and fluoride addition.
- Monitoring detected no contaminants in excess of allowed levels with the exceptions of occasional positive tests for total coliform and E. coli bacteria, which were addressed through corrective actions and additional sampling.
This document provides an overview of water demand management (WDM). It discusses traditional forms of WDM, the scope of WDM measures including reuse and recycling, trends in WDM, and constraints. Key points include:
- WDM aims to promote sustainable and equitable water use practices through approaches like pricing, restrictions, and other demand management techniques.
- The scope of WDM includes reducing losses throughout the water supply chain from abstraction to end use. Measures like reuse and recycling can become effective conservation techniques.
- Trends in water demand vary spatially between regions and over time due to factors like population growth, economic development, and climate change. Analyzing historical trends is important for planning.
Water Shortage Response Planning: Level 2 Drought Alert - Alex Ruiz, assistant director, City of San Diego Water Department - Presentation 2/3 Panel Discussion: Local Approaches to Coping with Water Shortages
The document discusses using a nexus approach to evaluate investment projects in the Niger River Basin. It proposes using a semi-quantitative scoring method and hydrological modeling to assess projects' impacts on water security, environmental sustainability, and sensitivity to upstream changes. Projects would be grouped and assigned scores from -3 to 3 based on their estimated effects across 12 criteria, including local/downstream water availability and flow, environmental conditions, and how performance changes with flow variations. Locations would also be mapped to evaluate potential downstream impacts. The aim is to improve on qualitative scoring by allowing a more objective consideration of projects' cross-sectoral tradeoffs and cumulative effects across the large basin.
This document discusses the importance and process of conducting water audits in India. It begins by noting India's unequal distribution of water resources to support its large population. It then defines water audits as determining the amount of water lost from distribution systems through leakage, theft, or other reasons. The benefits of water audits are then outlined as reducing water losses, improving financial and system performance, and enhancing water management. Next, the five steps of conducting a water audit are described: studying water supply and usage, auditing the distribution process, auditing current water systems, analyzing wastewater discharges, and creating a water audit report. The document concludes by emphasizing the increasing scarcity of potable water in India and how comprehensive
The City of Dania Beach routinely monitors its drinking water supply and submits reports on water quality. Testing in 2012 found the water safe within regulatory limits, except the City failed to complete all required lead and copper sampling between July and December. The water source is underground aquifers accessed by wells 65 feet deep. Water is treated through lime softening, filtration, disinfection and fluoride addition. About 17,000 customers receive water meeting health standards, though some groups may be at higher risk and should take precautions.
Financial modeling of public private partnership in wastewater treatmentIJARIIT
The document discusses financial modeling of public-private partnerships for wastewater treatment. It provides background on wastewater pollution impacts and the need for effective treatment. The key aspects covered include:
- Types of public-private concession models for wastewater treatment projects.
- Case study of a successful public-private partnership project in Tripura, India that provided integrated water supply and wastewater management.
- Risk factors considered in financial modeling of public-private wastewater treatment projects.
- Importance of clear definition of roles and responsibilities between public and private partners for effective project implementation and operations.
Have you ever wondered about the quality of water flowing into your home or business? Backflow, a potential plumbing issue, can compromise the safety of your water supply. Backflow prevention is a critical aspect of plumbing systems that ensures clean and potable water remains uncontaminated. In this blog, we'll delve into the importance of backflow prevention, the risks it addresses, and the methods employed to safeguard your water supply.
This document outlines a framework to institutionalize responsibility for water usage. It proposes using a vulnerability index and metrics to assess water usage, sustainability, and risks. The framework is intended to help campuses prioritize actions, self-assess water usage, and guide internal policies. Key elements include metrics to measure water demand, responsible siting based on rainfall, water sustainability by reducing external water usage, and embodied energy of water sources. Targets would be set for each metric and knowledge sharing, inclusiveness, and transparency are emphasized.
The document discusses various risks related to water scarcity and quality issues, including physical, regulatory, reputational, financial, species, and ecosystem risks. It also discusses the concepts of virtual water and water footprint, which measure direct and indirect water usage. Several companies like SABMiller, Marks & Spencer, and others are working to address water risks and impacts in their supply chains through initiatives like the CEO Water Mandate and Alliance for Water Stewardship. Resources on water risks and stewardship are provided.
Tony Maas, WWF - Investigating Shared Risk: What business does a Panda have t...CWS_2010
The document discusses various risks related to water scarcity and quality issues, including physical, regulatory, reputational, financial, species, and ecosystem risks. It also discusses the concepts of virtual water and water footprint, which measure direct and indirect water usage. Several companies like SABMiller, Marks & Spencer, and others are working to address water risks and impacts in their supply chains through initiatives like the CEO Water Mandate and Alliance for Water Stewardship. Resources on water risks and stewardship are provided.
The document presents a risk management plan for a drinking water system where local drinking water does not meet Canadian standards. It outlines the following steps:
1) Initiation including defining the problem of substandard water quality, establishing a risk management team of local stakeholders, and identifying potential hazards.
2) Preliminary analysis identifying biological (E. coli) and chemical hazards and potential health and economic consequences like illness, hospitalization, and lost income.
3) Risk estimation to determine frequency of hazards and consequences.
4) Risk evaluation including stakeholder perceptions of risk and cost-benefit analysis of options.
5) Risk control by selecting options from table of potential controls.
6) Implementation and
Paul Wyrwoll from ANU presents the Risks and Options Assessment for Decision-Making (ROAD) process for decision makers to assess risks in water planning, developed by the Food Energy Environment Water (FE2W) Network.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
This Climate risk management for agricultural water.This File references form two research paper:
1.Agricultural Water Management and Climate Risk
2.Managing Climate Risk
Greywater systems offer a way to reuse household wastewater and reduce potable water usage. They capture "greywater" from showers, sinks, and washing machines to water landscaping instead of sending it down the drain. Greywater recycling provides environmental benefits while easing pressure on water supplies.
Greywater systems capture wastewater from baths, showers, washing machines, and sinks, which account for over half of total household water usage. This greywater is diverted to either a holding tank or direct irrigation lines rather than the sewer system. The water is then used to irrigate lawns, gardens
Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience | Water in the Oil & Gas SectorAdvisian
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1. COLLECTING THE DROPS: A WATER SUSTAINABILITY PLANNER
Water Management Risk Assessment Questionnaire
General Information
1. List facility location:__________________________.
2. List internal stakeholders (Dropdown list includes: environmental manager,
maintenance personnel, plant manager, shift supervisors, production manager,
utilities manager, public affairs, regulatory affairs, community liaison, other)
Watershed Information
1. Enter the name of the watershed that the facility relies on for its water supply. This
would be the watershed that the water is withdrawn from by the supplier or through
private withdrawals from groundwater or surface water.
____________________________
2. There are several ways that water is withdrawn from the watershed. Water is
withdrawn from surface water (Rivers and Streams), from groundwater through
production wells or through the collection and use of precipitation. Please enter the
sources of water withdrawn from the watershed by the supplier or privately owned
water supply system (surface water, ground water, precipitation)?
___________________________
3. What is the average annual rainfall at your facility? Using your Internet browser,
type in “average annual rainfall” for your facility location. Another link that has
reference information is http://www.worldclimate.com
____________________________
4. What is the available water per person per year (m3/person/year)? Review
information related to your specific watershed by using the following links:
http://multimedia.wri.org/watersheds_2003/"; http://waterdata.usgs.gov Please
compare the figure for your watershed to the following thresholds to define scarcity:
Assign Risk Value
1 = >10,000 to 20,000 cubic meters per person per year
2 = >5,000 to 10,000 cubic meters per person per year
3 = >2,000 to 5,000 cubic meters per person per year
4 = 1,000 to 2,000 cubic meters per person per year
5 = <1,000 cubic meters per person per year
5. Are the current withdrawals (for community-wide supply) from the watershed
sustainable or are they overstressed? For example, has the ground water table in
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the region where your facility is located generally been decreasing or is ground water
on the average being pumped at a rate that is greater than being replaced. Before
assigning a value, consider the projected residential and industrial/commercial
growth in your community. This information may be obtained through local
regulatory agencies, watershed associations or the local supplier. Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — watershed is sustainable for next 20 years based on
projected growth
2= Low risk — watershed is sustainable for next 10 years based on projected
growth
3= Medium risk — watershed is sustainable for next 5 years based on
projected growth
4= Likely risk — watershed is sustainable for current use
5= High risk — watershed is not sustainable based on current use
6. Are there times during each year when the demand for water (by the population
living in the region) exceeds the supply (leading to short-term water use restrictions
such as residential irrigation restrictions)? Please consider the potential for
restrictions on water usage due to droughts. This information may be obtained
through local regulatory agencies, watershed associations, or local colleges and
universities (http://droughtreporter.unl.edu/). Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — no historic restrictions, no droughts experienced
2= Low risk — no historic restrictions, droughts experienced
3= Medium risk — historic restrictions experienced once over past 10 years
4= Likely risk — historic restrictions experienced 3 times over the past 10
years
5= High risk — historic restrictions experienced 5 times over past 10 years
7. Are community watershed protection and management programs in place to reduce
the potential for contamination of the water supply? Assign risk value
1= Minimal risk — strong protection program and community
awareness
2= Low risk — adequate protection program and community
awareness
3= Medium risk — protection program in place and lack of
community awareness
4= Likely risk — no protection program in place and community
aware of need
5= High risk — no protection program in place and no community
awareness
8. What is the potential for watershed withdrawal restrictions being posed for surface
water or ground water by a governmental agency? Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — not an issue in region based on governmental
review
2= Low risk — the region has been reviewed, but not a priority
3= Medium risk — the region has been reviewed and issues have
been raised
4= Likely risk — draft restrictions or allocations are being reviewed
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5= High risk — restrictions or allocations are required by regulatory
agency
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Supply Reliability
1. What is the source of water to the facility (owned vs. purchased)? _____________
2. If purchased, name of supplier: __________________________________
3. What is supplier’s current capacity as a percentage of available capacity? Review this
question with the supplier or if your operation withdraws water privately determine
your rated capacity versus overall use.____________________
4. What is the facility total water usage per day and per year? (Use English or metric
units)_______________
5. What percentage of water is used by facility in comparison to total withdrawals from
the watershed by supplier?___________________________
6. What percentage of water is used by facility in comparison to total withdrawals from
the watershed by all in the region? (This information can typically be obtained from
regulatory or local utility authorities)__________________________
7. If owned, provide water source details (number of wells and capacity) or if surface
water, from where and how treated? ____________________________________
8. Is your facility a large water user in comparison to all users in the community?
Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — within 0 to 0.5 percent of total
2= Low risk — within 0.6 to 1 percent of total
3= Medium risk — within 2 to 5 percent of total
4= Likely risk — within 6 to 10 percent of total
5= High risk — within top 10 percent or more of total
9. Is there a seasonal variation in water usage? ____ Yes or No answer
10. Do seasonal usage characteristics coincide with low flow conditions and does this
limit production? Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — no historical events and no events are
anticipated
2= Low risk — no historical events
3= Medium risk — has over the past 10 years
4= Likely risk — once over the past 5 years
5= High risk — two or more times over the past 5 years
11. Does supplier treat water prior to delivery at point of use? ____ Yes or No answer
12. If yes, what treatment is applied to comply with drinking water standards?
________________________________________________________________
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13. Is the treatment system adequate to address contamination of the water supply?
Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — system is designed to treat contamination at
much higher capacities
2= Low risk— system is designed to treat contamination and still
supply more than current capacity required
3= Medium risk — system adequate for current capacity but may
not meet future demands
4= Likely risk — system would be stressed if new contamination
entered the watershed
5= High risk — system has historically been required to introduce
additional treatment due to supply contamination
14. Is supplier’s water treatment system capable of meeting facility water quality needs?
Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — no problem meeting water quality, needs no historical
events and no events are anticipated
2= Low risk — no problem meeting water quality, needs no historical events
3= Medium risk — has experienced water quality fluctuations, but has met
needs
4= Likely risk — has experienced one water quality upset in the past
5= High risk — has experienced more than one water quality upset in the past
15. What is the likelihood of future restrictions or interruptions of the facility water
supply? Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — no historical events and no events are anticipated for next
20 years
2= Low risk — no historical events and no events are anticipated for next 10
years
3= Medium risk — one interruption over the past 10 years
4= Likely risk — one interruption over the past 5 years
5= High risk — more than one interruption over the past 5 years
16. What is the likelihood that the facility will need to seek alternative sources based on
historic events? (Factors to consider include weather patterns such as drought,
catastrophic events, infrastructure failure, contamination from spills, increased
demands from higher priority users and changes as a result of regulation(s) public
policy, judicial action or political conflict). Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — not for the next ten years
2= Low risk — no historical events
3= Medium risk — one interruption over the past 10 years
4= Likely risk — one interruption over the past 5 years
5= High risk — more than one interruption over the past 5 years
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17. Are other water sources available? Yes or No answer _______________________
18. How long would it take to get other sources on line? ________________________
19. What changes would be needed to production processes or services to accommodate
the new source? __________________________________________________
20. How sensitive is the business to fluctuations in the availability of water for production
purposes? Assign Risk Value
1= No sensitivity
2= Low sensitivity
3= Somewhat sensitive
4= Sensitive
5= Very sensitive
21. How significant are the business costs of meeting the company’s water needs using
alternative water sources or performing conservation measures to ensure current
production capacities are met? Assign Risk Value
1= Not significant — no cost, water management changes can accommodate
2= Low significance — low cost, employee conservation awareness program
can accommodate
3= Medium significance — costs are higher to make changes in process to
reduce water use
4= Significant — costs to achieve reductions or bring on new source are high
and a return on investment would take 5 or more years to realize
5= Very significant — costs to achieve reductions or bring on new source are
very high and a return on investment would take 10 or more years to realize
22. What would the business impact be if water availability is reduced by 10%? Assign
Risk Value
1= No impact
2= Low impact
3= Medium impact
4= Strong impact
5= Significant impact
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Efficiency
This section is provided to assist with the process of identifying if Good Management
Practices (GMPs) have been applied at your facility and to assess how far along your facility
has gone to improve water use efficiencies of the operations.
1. What priority is given to reducing water usage at your facility? High, Medium or
Low______
2. What level of effort has been expended to assess the operation to identify areas
where equipment efficiencies could be improved such as cooling towers or
boiler/steam systems as an example? Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — employee awareness program exists, assessments
performed, opportunities to improve equipment water use efficiencies
identified and projects implemented
2= Low risk — employee awareness program exists, assessments performed,
opportunities to improve equipment water use efficiencies identified and
projects planned
3= Medium risk — employee awareness program exists, assessments
performed, opportunities to improve equipment water use efficiencies not yet
identified
4= Likely risk — employee awareness program exists, assessments performed
5= High risk — employee awareness program exists, but no assessments have
been performed
3. Do you expect that water conservation or water restrictions will be required by
regulation or permit condition that may require the operation to reduce overall water
usage? Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — water supply is plentiful based on projected needs over the
next 20 years
2= Low risk — water supply is plentiful based on projected needs over the
next 10 years
3= Medium risk — water supply is adequate for current need
4= Likely risk — water supply has been limited or restricted in the past
5= High risk — water supply is not adequate for current needs
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4. What level of effort best describes the application of GMPs at the facility to improve
overall equipment water use efficiency? Assign Risk Value.
1= Minimal risk — facility has applied several GMPs that are well documented
2= Low risk — facility has applied GMPs that have been shared
3= Medium risk — facility is in the process of evaluating efficiency
4= Likely risk — facility has not assessed efficiencies
5= High risk — facility has not assessed efficiencies and community is required
to reduce water usage
5. What level of effort has been expended to assess the resulting water quality once
used at the point of use compared to point of use process water quality requirements
for the purpose of defining potential water recycle/reuse opportunities that could be
applied to reduce water use? Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — assessments performed, opportunities to recycle/reuse
water identified and projects implemented
2= Low risk — assessments performed, opportunities to recycle/reuse water
identified
3= Medium risk — assessments performed, identification of opportunities to
recycle/reuse water is planned
4= Likely risk — few assessments performed
5= High risk — no assessments performed
6. Are there opportunities in any of the areas where a GMP can be applied, where water
use could be reduced or recycled and reused in areas with less demanding water
quality criteria? ______ Yes or No answer
Please refer to the Case Examples in Module 3 that might apply to the facility user’s
operation. Generate list of opportunities.
Supply Economics
1. What water rate structure method does the supplier use? (Dropdown list includes:
Marginal, Uniform, Increasing Block, Decreasing Block, Peak Load Pricing, Seasonal
Pricing, Excess Use Charge)
(Definitions included in Module 3)
2. What is the total cost of water (cost/1000 gal or cost/1000 cubic meters)? If
privately owned, please factor cost of energy used to deliver supply, cost of makeup
water treatment, permits and operation and maintenance costs?
______________________________________________
3. Is water usage metered, and if so, where and how? _________________________
Space for answer.
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4. What level of effort has your facility expended to assess the cost of water per unit
production? Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — assessments performed, cost of water per unit production
falls in line with similar operations at other inter-company plants
2= Low risk — assessments performed, projects identified and implantation
planned to bring cost of water per unit production in line with similar
operations
3= Medium risk — assessments performed, identification of opportunities to
recycle/reuse water is planned
4= Likely risk — few assessments performed
5= High risk — no assessments performed
5. What percentage increase in total water costs would jeopardize overall plant
competitiveness? Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — 50% or greater
2= Low risk — 40%
3= Medium risk — 30%
4= Likely risk — 20%
5= High risk — 10% or less
6. Are there facility expansion plans, and if so, what is the estimated impact on water
usage? ______________________________________________
7. Are there any factors that could increase water rates or the rate structure method
the supplier uses to recover costs due to projected plans for infrastructure
improvement/replacement or requirements to install additional treatment due to
water supply contamination? Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — none anticipated for the next 20 years
2= Low risk — none anticipated for the next 10 years
3= Medium risk — none anticipated for the next 5 years
4= Likely risk — plans in place for improvements by supplier rates will
increase
5= High risk — improvements by supplier are being constructed and rates
have and will continue to recover investment
8. Are any known rate increases planned? Please choose the following that best
represents the local rates circumstance. Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — no rate increases are planned for the next 10 years
2= Low risk — no rate increases are planned for the next 5 years
3= Medium risk — less than 5% per year
4= Likely risk — within 5% and 7% in any one year
5= High risk — greater than 8% in any one year or unknown
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9. What would the business impact be if the price of water doubled? Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — no effect
2= Low risk — little effect, still competitive
3= Medium risk — some effect, increased cost of production
4= Likely risk — significant effect, significant production cost increase
5= High risk — additional costs have motivated potential relocation
Compliance
This section is provided to assist with the process of reviewing the impacts that the facility
operations have on the local/regional water supplies beginning with receiving of raw
materials, through the manufacturing process and final product distribution and the
regulatory drivers for reduction.
1. Are there any present or potential regulatory restrictions that can be identified in the
future that may restrict the water withdrawals of your supplier or your privately
owned wells (current or future withdrawal allocations, aquifer limitations)? Assign
Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — none anticipated for next 10 years
2= Low risk — none anticipated for next 5 years
3= Medium risk — currently in review by regulatory agency
4= Likely risk — proposed allocations or restrictions by regulatory
agency
5= High risk — restrictions or allocations already in place
2. What best describes your facilities level of effort in assessing the reduction of the
operations impacts on water quality? Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — have performed assessments and installed best
available technology to reduce impacts
2= Low risk — have performed assessments and in the process of
installing best available technology to reduce impacts
3= Medium risk — have performed assessments and reviewing
alternatives
4= Likely risk — planning to perform assessments
5= High risk — no plans to perform assessments
(Link to water treatment matrix)
3. Is pre-treatment required prior to discharge? __________________________
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4. If so, which statement best describes your operations compliance with applicable
discharge requirements? Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — consistently meets discharge requirements,
additional capacity built in for the potential of expansion and could
meet more stringent discharge requirements if required
2= Low risk — consistently meets discharge requirements, some
additional capacity built in for the potential of expansion
3= Medium risk — consistently meets discharge requirements,
however, the system runs close to capacity
4= Likely risk — have exceeded discharge requirements once over
the past two years
5= High risk — have exceeded discharge requirements more than
once over the past two years
5. Are there ecologically sensitive areas locally, and if so, have any effects been
documented that required water use restrictions or motivated more stringent
discharge regulations? Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — no ecologically sensitive areas, not an issue
2= Low risk — ecologically sensitive areas exist, but no historical
effects documented
3= Medium risk — ecologically sensitive areas exist, no assessment
performed to determine if they have been effected
4= Likely risk — ecologically sensitive areas exist, historical effects
documented, water use restrictions or more stringent discharge
criteria proposed
5= High risk — ecologically sensitive areas exist, historical effects
documented, water use restrictions or more stringent discharge
criteria required
6. Are plans in place that address and reduce the likelihood of potential impacts such as
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) or Spill Prevention, Containment and
Countermeasure Plans (SPCC)? Assess your facility’s water management program
specifically related to reducing or eliminating potential impacts. Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — all plans in place and all appropriate plant
personnel trained
2= Low risk — all plans in place and all some plant personnel
trained
3= Medium risk — all plans in place, but plant personnel require
training
4= Likely risk — some plans are missing and training is required
5= High risk — plans require development and training must be
initiated
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7. Are there future wastewater discharge restrictions that will require additional
treatment that the facility will need to employ? Assign Risk Value (Please contact
appropriate regulatory agency to define current and future planned water quality
activities in the region you reside)
1= Minimal risk — none anticipated for next 20 years
2= Low risk — none anticipated for next 10
3= Medium risk — none anticipated for next 5 years
4= Likely risk — more stringent discharge requirements proposed to
be implemented over next 3 years
5= High risk — more stringent discharge requirements proposed to
be implemented over within the year
8. What would be the cost to the business of reducing the water impact by 10%?
Assign Risk Value Link to water treatment matrix.
1= Minimal risk — no cost implications
2= Low risk — costs may increase over next 5 years
3= Medium risk — costs will reduce product competitiveness
4= Likely risk — costs will require changes to meet standards and
significantly decrease competitiveness
5= High risk — cost will drive business to potentially relocate
9. Are contingency plans in place for reducing water quality impacts? Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — contingency plans in place and staff is trained
2= Low risk — contingency plans in place, staff is trained, requires
additional improvement
3= Medium risk — contingency plans in place, additional training
required
4= Likely risk — not all contingency plans in place, training required
5= High risk — no contingency plans have been developed
Social Competitive Considerations
The facility user is encouraged to evaluate the social, environmental, political and
economic forces that exist in the region being assessed. For instance, the business risks
will be much greater in undeveloped countries where government structures are volatile
and where socio—economic circumstances require significant assistance. Risks are much
less prevalent in developed countries where formal governments exist, financial means
are in place and public health programs and requirements are strong.
Identify the issues that affect your particular watershed such as adequacy of water
supply, treatment due to contamination and regulatory allocations due to supply
constraints. This section guides the user through a set of social considerations that may
apply to the facility’s specific case. This section requests information that helps identify
the local conditions regarding the water supply sensitivities, regulatory trends and the
internal and external stakeholders that should be engaged to develop a dialogue and
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educate the community relative to the actions required to manage a sustainable supply
of water for all.
The following provides a list of questions that assess the facility user’s needs regarding
engagement of stakeholders and generating a consistent dialogue with the community or
region:
1. What is the current condition of the local/regional water supply with regard to total
withdrawals compared to resources? Are total withdrawals for all needs of the
community sustainable based on current use? Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — resources are adequate for the next 20 years
including projected growth
2= Low risk — resources are adequate for the next 10 years
including projected growth
3= Medium risk — resources are adequate for the next 5 years
including projected growth
4= Likely risk — resources are adequate for current demand, but
will fall short for projected growth
5= High risk — resources are not meeting current need
2. Are there ecologically sensitive areas locally and if so have any effects been
documented that required water use restrictions or motivated more stringent
discharge regulations that impact the entire community? Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — no ecologically sensitive areas, not an issue
2= Low risk — ecologically sensitive areas exist but no historical
effects documented
3= Medium risk — ecologically sensitive areas exist, no assessment
performed to determine if they have been effected
4= Likely risk — ecologically sensitive areas exist, historical effects
documented, water use restrictions or more stringent discharge
criteria proposed
5= High risk — ecologically sensitive areas exist, historical effects
documented, water use restrictions or more stringent discharge
criteria required
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3. What level of land use management plans have been put into place and have local
zoning committees considered how development impacts the overall water supply
(i.e., sustainable yields, quality, ecosystem effects and infrastructure requirements)?
Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — strong land use planning program exists, criteria
exists to manage development in a environmentally sound manner
2= Low risk — strong land use planning program exists, criteria is
being developed to manage development in a environmentally
sound manner
3 = Medium risk — land use planning program exists, no criteria
exists to manage development in a environmentally sound manner
4= Likely risk — land use planning program exists, no criteria exists
to manage development in a environmentally sound manner
5 = High risk — land use planning program is being developed, no
criteria exists to manage development in a environmentally sound
manner
4. Assess current and projected future development plans of the community. Will
future development require infrastructure improvements or replacement? Assign
Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — infrastructure adequate for all future
development plans in 20 years
2= Low risk — infrastructure adequate for all future development
plans in 10 years
3= Medium risk — infrastructure adequate for all future
development plans in 5 years
4= Likely risk — infrastructure improvements or replacement plans
in place
5= High risk — infrastructure improvements or replacement plans
in place, no financing plan
5. Who are the primary internal and external stakeholders that you should consider
developing an open dialogue with? (Dropdown list includes: Corporate
environmental manager, operations vice president, plant manager, plant engineering
manager, plant environmental manager, production supervisor, shift supervisor,
plant employees, regulatory agency staff, political officials, community water and
wastewater director, watershed association staff, residents, NGOs (special interest
groups), local and state politicians, basin managers, other)
6. Whose interest or approval is needed to secure organizational commitment to
pursuing a water management strategy? (Dropdown list of typical internal
stakeholders includes: Corporate environmental manager, operations vice president,
plant manager, plant engineering manager, plant environmental manager,
sustainability director, other)
7. Whose involvement is likely needed to implement key aspects of an organizational
water strategy? (Dropdown list of typical internal stakeholders includes: Corporate
environmental manager, operations vice president, plant manager, plant engineering
manager, plant environmental manager, production supervisor, shift supervisor,
plant employees, other)
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8. Has the facility implemented a water management program? If so, what benefits
have been realized as a result of the program (Water use reduction, reduction or
elimination of impacts etc.)? User is encouraged to document improvements.
__________________________________________
9. Is the facility prepared to share examples of how its water management program has
reduced usage or reduced impacts? Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — facility works closely with the community and
has many examples to share
2= Low risk — facility works closely with the community and has a
few examples to share
3= Medium risk — facility has engaged external stakeholders and is
in the process of performing conservation projects
4= Likely risk — facility has not engaged the community and has
engaged in assessing opportunities
5= High risk — facility has not engaged the community and has not
engaged in assessing opportunities
10. Has the facility sponsored environmental awareness programs? ____ Yes or No
11. Whose interest or approval is needed to secure public or political commitment to
pursuing a water supply management program? (Dropdown list of typical
stakeholders includes: Corporate environmental manager, operations vice president,
plant manager, plant engineering manager, plant environmental manager,
production supervisor, shift supervisor, plant employees, regulatory agency staff,
political officials, community water and wastewater director, watershed association
staff, residents, other)
12. Are there watershed organizations that your company should join and participate
with? If so, please name. ______________________________________________
13. Is there current pressure by the community or experienced through the media that
may impact your operation? Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — no and none anticipated for next 10 years
2= Low risk — no and none anticipated for next 5 years
3= Medium risk — no, however public awareness is driving
discussion and concern
4= Likely risk — yes, however, facility is planning a community
outreach program
5= High risk — yes, however, no community outreach is planned
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14. Are community interests and expectations likely to change in the future regarding
the business impacts to a shared water resource such as a local river or aquifer?
Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — no, facility impacts have been minimized
2= Low risk — no facility impacts are within regulatory criteria
3= Medium risk — yes, however water management program is well
documented
4= Likely risk — yes, facility in the process of performing
conservation projects that will be well received by the community
5= High risk — yes, the facility needs to improve its environmental
management program
15. Are shareholder resolutions or other shareholder pressures likely to create
motivation to reduce water impacts in the future? Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — no, facility’s environmental performance is well
documented including metrics and a robust environmental
management system exists and is adhered to
2= Low risk — no, facility’s environmental performance is well
documented and an environmental management system exists and
followed
3= Medium risk — yes, facility’s environmental performance is
documented and an environmental management system is being
implemented
4= Likely risk — yes, facility’s environmental performance is
somewhat documented and the operation requires environmental
management improvements
5= High risk — yes, facility’s environmental performance is
somewhat documented and the operation requires environmental
management improvements
16. Is the water supply suitable for human consumption and recreation? Assign Risk
Value
1= Minimal risk — yes, and no changes to this status is expected
for the next 10 years
2= Low risk — yes, and no changes to this status is expected for
the next 5 years
3= Medium risk — yes, however current land development may
impact the water supply
4= Likely risk — no, treatment is required and restrictions are being
considered for recreational uses
5= High risk — no, treatment is required and restrictions are in
place that restrict recreational use
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17. Are there local or regional public health concerns related to water impacts produced
along the company’s operation? Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — no and none anticipated since impacts have been
minimized or eliminated, and internal employee training and
external community outreach programs have been performed
2= Low risk — no and none anticipated since impacts have been
reduced and internal employee training and external community
outreach programs have been initiated
3= Medium risk — no since impacts have been reduced and
development of internal employee training and external community
outreach programs are scheduled
4= Likely risk — yes, impacts have been publicized, facility is in
process of developing internal employee training and external
community outreach programs
5= High risk — yes, impacts have been publicized and no plans to
perform internal training, reduce the impacts are planned
18. Are changing politics at the local, national or international level likely to affect public
and government expectations about certain water impacts? Assign Risk Value
1= Minimal risk — not anticipated
2= Low risk — not likely
3= Medium risk — potential
4= Likely risk — likely
5= High risk — is anticipated