Physical Geography Alice Springs, known as Mpartnwe to its original inhabitants, is a city of nearly 26,000 inhabitants in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is the largest city in the arid desert region of Central Australia and the third largest city in the Northern Territory. It receives on average […]
The historic city of Hamedan is the capital of the central-western province of Hamedan in Iran. Once home to ancient philosophers and physicians, today the city of just under 600,000 is a center for tourism and agriculture, struggling to deal with a growing issue of water scarcity.1,2 Like many cities […]
Devon Chodzin & Jose Fernandez On the U.S. -Mexico border lies the Paso Del Norte Watershed. This arid watershed includes portions of southern New Mexico, western Texas, and northern Chihuahua, Mexico. At the center of the watershed are the cities of El Paso, Texas, U.S. and Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. […]
In the desert city of Ica, Peru, the booming agriculture export industry is considered a “miracle”. Accounting for almost a fifth of the country’s exports, water thirsty crops like asparagus and avocado are cultivated year round in the hyper-arid region for international consumption. With multiple loans from the World […]
Background Tucked into the Andes foothills, Quito, the Ecuadorian capital is over 9,000 feet above sea level, and has a population of nearly two million people. The city has a relatively robust and advanced water infrastructure system. Quito receives over 97% of its water from surface water sources. Dispersed throughout […]
Grassy Narrows First Nation has faced a wide variety of water supply, quality, and management challenges. The community has endured years of severe water pollution resulting from nearby industrial activities and poorly designed treatment infrastructure. Of the challenges that will persist or emerge, wastewater management is likely to present the most serious threat. This research proposes that Grassy Narrows install a wastewater re-use facility to treat wastewater to a potable standard. Given the lost history of water challenges, maintaining reliable and well-functioning water systems is paramount for the community’s wellbeing. Installing a wastewater re-use facility would proactively bring the community additional capacity and resources for managing an uncertain future while maintaining sovereignty and autonomy as a First Nation.
1. Introduction Los Angeles is the second-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 3,979,537, according to the 2019 census data. It’s the second most populous city and metropolitan area (after New York City) in the United States. It lacks natural resources including water. Los Angeles has […]
Introduction Fortaleza is located in Brazil’s state of Ceará, and is also the capital and economic hub of the state. It is situated in the larger Northeastern Region of Brazil which is a semi-arid region that experiences seasonal rains and droughts. Fortaleza is the 5th largest Brazilian capital and is […]
1. Introduction Hong Kong is one of the most populated places in the world and it lacks natural resources including water. The metropolis boasts its continuous self-upgrade in water technology and responsive public administration, which results in an effective system in water management. However, similar to most coastal cities in […]
Background Cape Town is the second-most populous city in South Africa and the largest city in the Western Cape province. Sitting at the feet of the iconic Table Mountain, this port town is the legislative capital of South Africa. Established in 1652 with the arrival of the Dutch settlers as […]