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Cape Town Drought and Informal Settlements

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 […]

Managing Growth in Phoenix, AZ

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 […]

Manage Water in Brisbane, Australia

INTRODUCTION The focus city of this report is Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland State in north-east Australia, and the third most populous city in Australia with over 1 million residents. Brisbane is a water-smart and water-wise city that “manages water at all stages of the water cycle and is […]

Woburn, MA: A Case for Rate Restructuring

This report will provide an overview of Woburn’s water and wastewater infrastructure and review risks inherent within its system. As identified by Woburn, potential solutions to its reliance on an outside water source will be discussed at length. Introduction Woburn, Massachusetts is an inland community of approximately 38,000 residents in […]