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 […]
Introduction: Surabaya City has a population of around 2.9 million people, which increases to 9.5 million if we count residents living in the extended metropolitan area outside the city. The population mainly comprises Javanese, and the main religion observed is Islam. Surabaya is a rapidly growing city, both economically and […]
1.Background Wilmington is within the North Carolina Coastal Plain physiographic province, which extends from the Piedmont eastward to the North Carolina coast. Six regional aquifers are present in the region surrounding Wilmington, including the Surficial Aquifer, the Castle Hayne Aquifer, the Peedee Aquifer, the Black Creek Aquifer, and the Upper […]
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 […]
Introduction Waukesha is a sprawling suburb of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Serious groundwater contamination issues have created a scarcity of drinking water for Waukesha, forcing the city to look towards other sources. After yearslong negotiations with state authorities, Waukesha received approval in 2016 to divert drinking water from Lake Michigan and begin […]
Cape Town is a coastal city that draws millions of tourists to experience the city, nature, biodiversity, and so much more (Sinclair-Smith, 2019). But, with all of the beauty and attractions of the city comes variable regional weather patterns and increasing changes in climate (ibid.). It is difficult for city […]
Monterey is located on the Central Coast of California, a few hours south of San Francisco. It is generally a semi-arid area, with rainfall mostly in the winter months, though recent years have exposed the area to greater extremes of both longer droughts (such as the state-wide drought of 2011-2017) […]
Drought, Dependency, and Development The City of Phoenix has been extensively studied in the world of water management as a result of its unique and precarious hydrological situation. Located in a hot and arid climate, Phoenix faces threats of extreme drought conditions, which have plagued the southwestern United States for […]