An Integrated Modeling and Decision Framework to Evaluate Adaptation Strategies for Sustainable Drinking Water Utility Management Under Drought and Climate Change

Abstract

This project developed an integrated framework to assess water quality and availability impacts under a suite of climate and natural hazards in the water supply watershed, along with evaluation of decision options. Research Partner: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Published in 2019.

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An Integrated Modeling and Decision Framework to Evaluate Adaptation Strategies for Sustainable Drinking Water Utility Management Under Drought and Climate Change

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10/17/2019

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An Integrated Modeling and Decision Framework to Evaluate Adaptation Strategies for Sustainable Drinking Water Utility Management Under Drought and Climate Change

Abstract

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An Integrated Modeling and Decision Framework to Evaluate Adaptation Strategies for Sustainable Drinking Water Utility Management Under Drought and Climate Change

Impacts of Climate Change on Honolulu Water Supplies and Planning Strategies for Mitigation

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

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