This book investigates the current and future state of freshwater and the global drive to achieve the UN sustainability goal. It first explores the major barriers to achieving the goal and then examines some of the programs water managers are adopting to overcome those barriers. These programs include finding new ways to supplement existing water supplies, and greater acceptance of alternative supplies, such as recycled waste water and desalination; green infrastructures, and rain and storm water harvesting. It concludes with two chapters on water management tools, including asset management and strategic planning, which are of particular interest to small water and wastewater utilities.
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Part I Water for a Sustainable Future |
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1 The Global Goal of Sustainable Growth |
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3 | (14) |
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2 Water's Role in a Sustainable Future |
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17 | (14) |
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3 The Global Need for Water Sustainability |
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31 | (22) |
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Part II Barriers on the Path to Sustainability |
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4 The Barrier of Climate Change |
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53 | (14) |
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5 The Population Growth Barrier |
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67 | (16) |
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6 The Urbanization Barrier |
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83 | (16) |
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7 Agriculture and Inefficient Water Use |
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99 | (18) |
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8 Water-Thirsty Energy Production |
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117 | (16) |
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9 The Barrier of Failing Infrastructure |
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133 | (20) |
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Part III Pathways to Water Sustainability |
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10 Pathways to Water Supply Security |
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153 | (16) |
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11 Pathways to Sustainable Cities |
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169 | (16) |
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12 Pathways to Sustainable Agriculture |
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185 | (16) |
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13 Pathways to Water-Smart Power |
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201 | (16) |
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14 Paths to Alternative and Supplemental Water Supplies |
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217 | (16) |
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15 Pathways to Supplemental Water Resources |
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233 | (18) |
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16 Alternative Sources of Water Supply |
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251 | (14) |
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Part IV Innovative Water Management |
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17 Managing Assets for Water Sustainability |
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265 | (20) |
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18 Planning for Achieving Sustainability |
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285 | (20) |
| Glossary |
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305 | (4) |
| Bibliography |
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309 | (30) |
| Index |
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David E. McNabb, Ph.D. is the elected audit commissioner of a combined water and wastewater district in the Pacific Northwest, and Professor Emeritus of the Pacific Lutheran University School of Business. He has taught business and public administration courses for Oregon State University, the University of Washington-Tacoma, and the University of Maryland-Europe. This is his 15th book. His previous works include Water Resource Management, Comparative History of Commerce and Industry, Nation Building in the Baltic States, Research Methods for Public Administration and Nonprofit Organizations, and Research Methods for Political Science.
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