Water Resources Planning & Sustainability
Water Resources Planning & Sustainability
Water resources planning includes range estimating future water demand to evaluating possible new sources of water, protecting water sources, and addressing expanding environmental regulations. A water resources plan should bring together a myriad issues, interests, and stakeholders through a planning process that can result in a reason-based, cost-effective, and an environmentally sound plan the public can support.
Resources
M50 Water Resources Planning
This comprehensive, how-to manual and guide demonstrates how to produce a long term Integrated Resource Plan for a water utility. It helps water resources planners develop and implement a comprehensive work plan that responds to technical and institutional questions that must be addressed before deciding how to develop new water supplies.
Technical Resources
Manuals
AWWA Standards
M19 Emergency Planning for Water and Wastewater Utilities
This manual presents an all-hazards approach for principles, practices, and guidelines in water utility emergency planning.
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M50 Water Resources Planning
This comprehensive, how-to manual and guide demonstrates how to produce a long term Integrated Resource Plan for a water utility. It helps water resources planners develop and implement a comprehensive work plan that responds to technical and institutional questions that must be addressed before deciding how to develop new water supplies.
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M52 Water Conservation Programs
This manual provides water utilities and other industry professionals with the skills and information to develop, implement, and measure the success of a water conservation program.
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M60 Drought Preparedness and Response
This manual will help water managers facing water shortages by illustrating how to employ tried-and-true strategies and tactics of drought mitigation, as well as introducing new tools and methods.
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Forecasting Urban Water Demand, Second Edition
Practical, detailed approaches for developing accurate water demand forecasts.
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Water & Wastewater Infrastructure: Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
This book addresses maintaining and managing infrastructure in the most efficient and economical manner while complying with environmental regulations and keeping rates at acceptable levels.
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Energy Management for Water Utilities
Information and insight into energy management strategies that can reduce operational costs, increase operational efficiencies, and develop a more sustainable infrastructure.
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Water Conservation for Small- and Medium-Sized Utilities
Learn about sustainability with this practical guide to water conservation programs for small to medium-sized water utilities. Written for utilities serving fewer than 100,000 customers, this book provides practical advice and guidance for implementing a water conservation program.
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External Resources
AWWA Policy Statements
AWWA’s policy statements are brief statements on protecting and improving water supply, water quality, management, and the interests of the public and the environment. They are written by consensus, subject to review and comment by AWWA committees, councils, and members. Because they represent AWWA’s position on these matters, they are approved by the AWWA Executive Committee of the board of directors.
Technical Committee Engagement
AWWA members are recognized globally for their industry expertise and their generosity in sharing that expertise for a better world through better water. AWWA members participate in committee activities, developing conference programs, writing technical manuals, developing standards, creating educational content and contributing to AWWA publications. Committee members primarily interact through conference calls, emails, and face to face meetings at conferences and events.
Water Resources Planning and Management Committee
Water Efficiency Programs & Technology Committee
Climate Change Committee
Source Water Protection Committee
Sustainable Infrastructure
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