Showing papers in "Urban Water Journal in 2021"
TL;DR: In this paper, the estimation of urban ET is difficult because of high spatial variability of urban surfaces, and the authors propose a method to estimate the urban ET in urban areas based on the urban surface geometry.
Abstract: Urban Evapotranspiration (ET) plays a crucial role in controlling irrigation water demand. The estimation of urban ET is difficult because of high spatial variability of urban surfaces. This paper ...
33 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, stormwater control measures (SCMs) are increasingly applied to capture and utilise urban runoff to augment water supply, reduce flood risk, and to restore natural flow regimes in receiving waters.
Abstract: Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) are increasingly applied to capture and utilise urban runoff to augment water supply, reduce flood risk, and to restore natural flow regimes in receiving waters. ...
30 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the pressure is generally kept under control by regulation valves to reduce the waste of water in a water distribution network, which is an energy-demanding system affected by low efficiency.
Abstract: Water distribution network are energy-demanding systems affected by low efficiency. In such systems, the pressure is generally kept under control by regulation valves to reduce the waste of water d...
23 citations
TL;DR: In this article, attempts have been made to obtain the optimal size, type and location of LID methods considering the linearity of the LID parameters of urban runoff and water.
Abstract: LID methods have been longly considered to manage urban runoff and improve water. In this research, attempts have been made to obtain the optimal size, type and location of LIDs considering the lon...
14 citations
TL;DR: The development of urbanization results in a marked increase in impervious areas, destroying the natural geological features and hydrological properties of the urban developed area as discussed by the authors, which may cause...
Abstract: The development of urbanization results in a marked increase in impervious areas, destroying the natural geological features and hydrological properties of the urban developed area. This may cause ...
14 citations
TL;DR: The removal of heavy metal ions from stormwater runoff is a global issue and one of the critical solutions is the selection of innovative adsorbent used in stormwater bioretention systems.
Abstract: The removal of heavy metal ions from stormwater runoff is a global issue. One of the critical solutions is the selection of innovative adsorbent used in stormwater bioretention systems. The potenti...
13 citations
TL;DR: Vietnamese cities are highly vulnerable to urban flooding as a consequence of climate change and rapid urbanisation as mentioned in this paper, and current and future pluvial urban flood hazard was assessed for Ha
Abstract: Vietnamese cities are highly vulnerable to urban flooding as a consequence of climate change and rapid urbanisation In this study, current and future pluvial urban flood hazard was assessed for Ha
13 citations
TL;DR: The results obtained show that using RPIs allows for a more objective assessment and improved understanding of the efficacy of different RTC procedures, and can provide an indication if RTC is sufficient to achieve the desired UDS performance.
Abstract: To evaluate the performance of Real Time Control (RTC) of urban drainage systems (UDS) a comparison is made with the pre-RTC situation, making the RTC performance dependent on the functioning of th...
13 citations
TL;DR: In this article, green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) is increasingly advocated as a win-win strategy for addressing multiple urban problems, such as urbanization can negatively affect residents' health and wellbeing.
Abstract: Urbanization can negatively affect residents’ health and wellbeing. Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) is increasingly advocated as a win-win strategy for addressing multiple urban problems. Lit...
13 citations
TL;DR: P predictive models based on spatiotemporal data and machine learning methods are proposed to inform rehabilitation and fortification decisions at the municipality level for water main breaks in Tampa, Florida.
Abstract: Water main breaks are a common recurring problem in water distribution networks, resulting in cascading effects in the whole system and the interconnected infrastructures such as transportation. Ha...
12 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the occurrence of selected pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in the shallow aquifer underlying the Krakow city was reported for the first time.
Abstract: The present study reports for the first time the occurrence of selected pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in the shallow aquifer underlying the Krakow city. Urban groundwater sampl...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors propose a modeling framework to quantify the effects of deliberate organic contamination events on water distribution systems, using a bacterial regrowth model and a first parallel chlorine de...
Abstract: This work proposes a modeling framework to quantify the effects of deliberate organic contamination events on water distribution systems. A bacterial regrowth model and a first parallel chlorine de...
TL;DR: In this paper, the occurrence of a representative range of pharmaceutical compounds (PhCs) in urban wastewaters was studied in two Portuguese water-scarce regions (Lisbon great area, and Faro - Algarve), involvin...
Abstract: The occurrence of a representative range of pharmaceutical compounds (PhCs) in urban wastewaters was studied in two Portuguese water-scarce regions (Lisbon great area, and Faro – Algarve), involvin...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors address the stormwater management challenges and opportunities in the recently growing city of Bojnord in the northeast of Iran assessing six Low Impact Development (LID) stormwater ma
Abstract: This study addresses the stormwater management challenges and opportunities in the recently growing city of Bojnord in the northeast of Iran assessing six Low Impact Development (LID) stormwater ma
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors proposed a reliable Disinfection by-products (DBP) model for water distribution networks (WDNs), which can be used to prevent water quality failure.
Abstract: Disinfection by-products (DBPs) formation in water distribution networks (WDNs) is a common type of water quality failure. A reliable DBPs modeling can be a way to prevent a water quality failure. ...
TL;DR: In this paper, urban flooding has become a national challenge in recent years due to a variety of socio-economic and environmental changes alongside rapid land use change in flood-prone areas.
Abstract: Urban flooding has become a national challenge in recent years due to a variety of socio-economic and environmental changes alongside rapid land use change in flood-prone areas. Losses from acute a...
TL;DR: In this paper, a technical solution is developed to control stormwater runoff from plots in order to mitigate pluvial flood risk, which increases a risk for urban drivable areas.
Abstract: A technical solution is developed to control stormwater runoff from plots in order to mitigate pluvial flood risk. Climate change alters precipitation patterns, which increase a risk for urban drai...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors studied the water metabolism of developing country cities and found that insufficient knowledge of how social, infrastructural and hydrological dimensions are coupled in these cities.
Abstract: Understanding the water metabolism of developing country cities is challenging because of insufficient knowledge of how social, infrastructural and hydrological dimensions are coupled. Using Bengal...
TL;DR: In this article, the benefits of digital water metering have been investigated and many benefits that were previously unrevealed in the literature have been revealed in the context of DWM.
Abstract: Research into the benefits of digital water metering (DWM) identified many benefits that were previously unrevealed in the literature. Many benefits are tangible and more easily quantified. Others,...
TL;DR: To develop leverage strategies based on the causal relationship of SUWM barriers, integration of the Fuzzy Decision-Making and Trial Evaluation Laboratory (FDEMATEL), and FuzzY C-means Algorithm (FCA) is proposed.
Abstract: A few studies on urban water management have engaged in identifying Sustainable Urban Water Management (SUWM) barriers. Most of these studies proposed many strategies to address them. However, for ...
TL;DR: In this paper, local real-time control (RTC) represents a potentially cost-effective solution for stormwater management in urban drainage systems, and existing methodologies to select the location of flow control dev...
Abstract: Local real-time control (RTC) represents a potentially cost-effective solution for stormwater management in urban drainage systems. Existing methodologies to select the location of flow control dev...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors attempt to answer the following questions: which factors determine college students' water-saving behaviors? The answer can enable colleges to take targeted water management measu...
Abstract: In this paper, we attempt to answer the following questions: Which factors determine college students’ water-saving behaviors? The answer can enable colleges to take targeted water management measu...
TL;DR: The interplay between cyber and physical elements of water systems and the corresponding security challenges are fast becoming a key topic for the water sector as discussed by the authors, and of special concern is the absence of...
Abstract: The interplay between cyber and physical elements of water systems and the corresponding security challenges are fast becoming a key topic for the water sector. Of special concern is the absence of...
TL;DR: In this article, a novel heuristic method for the optimal design of a looped Water Distribution Network (WDN) is proposed based on the determination of optimal paths that water will follow in a WDN.
Abstract: A novel heuristic method for the optimal design of a looped Water Distribution Network (WDN) is proposed The method is based on the determination of optimal paths that water will follow in a WDN
TL;DR: Different policy mechanisms to encourage private property developers to adopt sustainable drainage features have been tried in many countries with moderate success as mentioned in this paper, such as Singapore's ABC Waters Programme (ABC Waters Programme).
Abstract: Different policy mechanisms to encourage private property developers to adopt sustainable drainage features have been tried in many countries with moderate success. Singapore’s ABC Waters Programme...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors assessed the potential reduction of rainwater runoff, in addition to the water supply, by using rainwater harvesting system (RWHS) in a multi-purpose role.
Abstract: Rainwater Harvesting System (RWHS) can play a multipurpose role, contributing to the management of rainwater runoff, in addition to the water supply. This article assessed the potential reduction i...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors considered that poor mixing is the main reason for stagnation in water tanks and that this can pose threats to public health, and proposed a solution to the problem.
Abstract: Poor mixing is considered to be the main reason for stagnation in water tanks. This can pose threats to public health. Internal tank piping with sprinklers (distributed outlets) has been previously...
TL;DR: In this article, the influence of urban drainage pipe network structure on hydrological response has been investigated for urban flood control, but few studies have focused on the influence on urban flooding.
Abstract: Despite urban drainage pipe networks being of great significance to urban flood control, few studies have focused on the influence of urban drainage pipe network structure on hydrological response....
TL;DR: In this article, the authors explored the changes in urban drainage indicators (i.e., catc... ) and explored the driving forces of urban flood variations. But they did not consider the impact of urban flooding on the urban environment.
Abstract: Understanding the driving forces of urban flood variations is important for better formulating future management strategies. This study explores the changes in urban drainage indicators (i.e., catc...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors proposed that due to the global climate change and the substantial increase in impervious area, "never flooding" becomes an unrealistic goal and that from the perspective of integrated flood management, the government a...
Abstract: Due to the global climate change and the substantial increase in impervious area, ‘never flooding’ becomes an unrealistic goal. From the perspective of integrated flood management, the government a...