The capital city of the Sarawak State, Kuching City is a region rich in freshwater resources.
However rapid urban growth is having a profound impact on the demand for water, its
delivery and the physical environment. Currently, supply-side management characterizes the
urban water provision in Kuching City. The concept of Water Demand Management (WDM) is
not well-established locally but remains an effective investment in sustainable
use of water resources. By utilizing the Wallingford Software model, InfoWorks WS (Water
Supply) is employed to carry out an in depth study of water demand patterns in the city from
an end-use perspective, regarding the possibility of introducing Water Demand
Management components. InfoWorks WS provides a common platform to include
assessment of urban water issues, and integration of water supply and Water Demand
Management planning which is used as a practical tool for policy and
institutional change. These efforts will be tied to water conservation programs in adjoining
urban areas, making appropriate improvements to meet the unique conditions of Kuching
city. Includes 5 references, figures.
| Edition : | Vol. - No. |
| File Size : | 1
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| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 5 |
| Published : | 03/01/2007 |
