When we think of the city of Shenzhen, it is the epitome and symbol of China’s opening up to the outside world, it has created a miracle in the history of industrialization, modernization and urbanization development in the world, and it always ventures to lead the world. After forty-year high-speed […]
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Grassy Narrows First Nation (Asubpeechoseewagong Netum Anishinabek): Water Management for the Future
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.
Adapting Galveston Island’s Wastewater Infrastructure to Sea Level Rise
The City of Galveston, Texas faces serious challenges associated with coastal flooding. Climate change poses increasing risks in the form of sea level rise and more severe storms that leave the Island’s infrastructure (particularly wastewater treatment) vulnerable to flooding events that compromise the health and safety of residents as well […]
The City of Los Angeles: Water Issues and Synthesizing Methods to Create a Sustainable Water Future
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 […]
Finding a Two-Prong Solution to Fortaleza’s Water Scarcity and Sanitation Issues
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 […]
Rainwater Harvesting to Address a Trifecta of Challenges in Surabaya, Indonesia
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 […]
Wilmington: Drainage improvement mitigating the flooding issues
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 […]
Hong Kong: Journey towards Self-Sufficiency
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 […]
Cape Town: Towards a Sustainable Water Future
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 […]
Waukesha: Managing Great Lakes Diversion Water
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 […]