Changes in Water Use Under Regional Climate Change Scenarios

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This project studied anticipated water demands and use patterns under a range of climate change scenarios, categorized by specific customer class and industry sector, so that water utilities may better plan for and respond to changing water use patterns as a result of climate change. The report provides recommendations for water utilities to plan for and respond to the anticipated water use patterns, and identifies key concerns and areas for additional analysis by region. Published in 2013. The PDF is now available to download (10 MB file). The printed report may be ordered and will be shipped in about 3 weeks.

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Changes in Water Use Under Regional Climate Change Scenarios

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Changes in Water Use Under Regional Climate Change Scenarios

Adapting to Change: Utility Systems and Declining Flows

Water Quality Impacts Of Extreme Weather-Related Events

Climate-Resilient Planning for Urban Stormwater and Wastewater Utilities: Workshop Proceedings

Advancing the Understanding of Nitrous Oxide Emissions Through Enhanced Whole-Plant Monitoring and Quantification

Water Utility Resilience: A Case Study of the 2021 Marshall Fire

Evaluating Changes in Peak Water Demand and How That May Affect the Choice, Design, Management, and Evaluation of Demand Management Strategies

Diversifying Water Portfolios through Stormwater Capture and Use: Contributing to a Water Resilient Future