Increasing demands on water resources and the
associated stresses of continued population
growth, land-use changes, and climate uncertainty
require water managers to use more innovative
approaches to long-term water management planning.
A total water management (TWM) approach
integrates management of the watershed, water
supply sources, land-use practices, and related
resources to provide sustainable supplies while
considering equitable economic and social considerations
and promoting a healthy ecosystem. The
authors describe a TWM plan implemented by the
Clayton County Water Authority in Atlanta, Georgia,
and examine how this approach has been used
successfully to meet long-term water supply and
wastewater management needs, even during
excessive drought conditions. This article opens
the door to further applications of reclaimed
water to keep supply reservoirs full even during
severe droughts. Includes 8 references.
| Edition : | Vol. 101 - No. 2 |
| File Size : | 1
file
, 1.2 MB |
| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 9 |
| Published : | 02/01/2009 |
