Water management

In urban areas, storm water picks up pollution mainly from impervious surfaces and conveys it through pipes either directly to recipients or to a wastewater treatment plant. An alternative to this approach is ecological storm water management, where polluted storm water is treated and volumes are reduced through a variety of techniques that include infiltration, retention/detention, bio filters, and structural controls. THE ABC FOR SUSTAINABLE CITIES UNEP / UN HABITAT / FIDIC / GI-REC Based…

Making Waves: My Dive into Community Water Conservation Water Conservation As I delved headfirst into the realm of community water-saving education initiatives, it seemed more like a passion project than a business one; the actors were just as enthusiastic about learning their lines and improvising as I was about directing the play. Imagine for a second that the community garden doubles as a school and that the topic of instruction for the day is rainwater collection. I was trying to explain…

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

SFWMD Issues Water Shortage Order for Northeastern Portion of Cape Coral

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Diagram of water circulation.

Diagram of water management cycle in WaterShed

Once an outdoor water faucet begins leaking, you need to replace the valve stem’s rubber seal or else risk not only wasted water but the possibility of the leaking water freezing and rupturing the faucet or water supply pipe. Loosen the nut on the faucet to remove the valve stem from the faucet’s pipe to fix any leaks.

World Water Monitoring Day is an international education and outreach program that builds public awareness of the importance of protecting water resources.