Water Supply and Scarcity
According to the United Nations, water scarcity is defined as the point at which the aggregate impact of all users impinges on the supply or quality of water. Water scarcity is a relative concept and can occur at any level of supply or demand. Scarcity may be socially-constructed or the consequence of altered supply patterns stemming from climate change. Resources available in this sub-theme include U.S. drought monitoring data, workshops for rural water supply systems, among other resources that support water supply and scarcity.
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Water Supply and Scarcity Resources
Exemplary Programs Series: Innovative CII Water Productivity and Efficiency Programs
As part of a new series which AWE has launched on showcasing Exemplary Programs of its members, this webinar will feature the internationally recognized CII programs of City West Water in Melbourne, Australia. During Australia's epic 10-year drought, water suppliers in southeastern Australia...Read more
Seasonal Prediction of Hydro-Climatic Extremes in the Greater Horn of Africa under Evolving Climate Conditions to Support Adaptation Strategies
Published:
January 1, 2014Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
DWFI faculty fellow Tsegaye Tadesse is the lead PI on this multidisciplinary, multi-institution, 3-year, $1.4 million grantRead more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaAqueduct Country and River Basin Rankings Map
World Resources Institute
This map shows countries and river basins' average exposure to five of Aqueduct's water risk indicators: baseline water stress, interannual variability, seasonal variability, flood occurrence, and drought severity. Risk exposure scores are available for every country (except Greenland and...Read more
One-Quarter of World's Agriculture Grows in Highly Water-Stressed Areas
World Resources Institute
This document provides analytical insight into WRI's Agricultural Commodities Map that reveals the tension between water availability and agricultural production.Read more
Conflicting Reporting Systems May Hinder Companies' Water Risk Strategies
World Resources Institute
This blog analyzes how a lack of consistent definitions of water stress and scarcity can impede companies ability to properly measure water risks.Read more
Assessing the Economic & Environmental Benefits of Industrial Water Use Productivity and Efficiency in the Great Lakes Region
The Alliance for Water Productivity and Efficiency, with funding from the Great Lakes Protection Fund, assessed five representative industries within the Great Lakes watershed that are supplied with treated drinking water and that discharge to a local wastewater utility. The assessments that were...Read more
Ecohydrology and Hydrogeophysics Science Lab
Published:
January 1, 2013Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
DWFI faculty fellow Trenton Franz's laboratory website with research and publications linksRead more
The Role of the Public and Private Sectors in Water Provision in Arizona, USA
The National Institutes for Water Resources
Sustainable water management is a critical concern in the semi-arid portions of the American Southwest. This paper explains the decentralized approach to water supply management in this region, including the traditional roles of the public and private sectors. With Arizona as a focus, it explores...Read more
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Latin America and the CaribbeanEvaluating Economic Impacts of Semiconductor Manufacturing in Water-Limited Regions
The National Institutes for Water Resources
High-volume semiconductor manufacturing (HVSM) with high demands for freshwater is often located in regions with limited water resources. This nexus of water demand and water scarcity has raised concerns among municipal governments, prompting several to consider water supply restrictions as they...Read more
Drought Preparedness and Response
Published:
January 1, 2011Alliance for Water Efficiency
Preparing for drought and water shortages before they occur is the best defense. Manual M60 will help water managers facing water shortages by illustrating how to employ tried-and-true strategies and tactics of drought mitigation, as well as new tools and methods.Read more
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