Water Eco-Nexus Cycle System (WaterEcoNet) as a key solution for water shortage and water environment problems in urban areas
With the rapid socio-economic development, urban cities are confronted with issues of accelerating water scarcity, water contamination and water environment degradation. Optimizing water cycle in urban water systems becomes crucial towards the solving of the above-mentioned problems and the achievem...
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| author | Zhuo Chen Guangxue Wu Yinhu Wu Qianyuan Wu Qi Shi Huu Hao Ngo Oscar A. Vargas Saucedo Hong-Ying Hu |
| author_facet | Zhuo Chen Guangxue Wu Yinhu Wu Qianyuan Wu Qi Shi Huu Hao Ngo Oscar A. Vargas Saucedo Hong-Ying Hu |
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| description | With the rapid socio-economic development, urban cities are confronted with issues of accelerating water scarcity, water contamination and water environment degradation. Optimizing water cycle in urban water systems becomes crucial towards the solving of the above-mentioned problems and the achievement of the sustainability goal. This study introduces a novel Water Eco-Nexus Cycle System (WaterEcoNet) that highlights the significance of reclaimed water (RW) in urban water cycle so as to enhance water ecosystem functions and public acceptance, reduce distribution costs, and strengthen regional water supplies. Through the WaterEcoNet model, the interlinks and interactions of multiple components of urban water systems can be well coordinated and embodied. Importantly, to ensure safe and long-term operation of WaterEcoNet, it is vital to apply both technical and management strategies for water allocation and fit-for-purpose use, water quality evaluation, monitoring, control, improvement and safety ensurance, etc. A case study in a county of China is further presented which illustrates the benefits of WaterEcoNet in enhancing regional water management. This study is of great theoretical significance and applicable value in promoting the effectiveness and sustainability of urban water systems. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-544d772505874fb8a0de901e4f430a032022-12-21T19:05:10ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Water Cycle2666-44532020-01-0117177Water Eco-Nexus Cycle System (WaterEcoNet) as a key solution for water shortage and water environment problems in urban areasZhuo Chen0Guangxue Wu1Yinhu Wu2Qianyuan Wu3Qi Shi4Huu Hao Ngo5Oscar A. Vargas Saucedo6Hong-Ying Hu7Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control State Key Joint Laboratory, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control (SMARC), School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, PR ChinaShenzhen Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, PR ChinaEnvironmental Simulation and Pollution Control State Key Joint Laboratory, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control (SMARC), School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, PR ChinaShenzhen Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, PR ChinaEnvironmental Simulation and Pollution Control State Key Joint Laboratory, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control (SMARC), School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, PR China; Shenzhen Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, PR ChinaSchool of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, NSW, 2007, AustraliaBolivian Institute for Standardization and Quality, La Paz, Obrajes, 5034, BoliviaEnvironmental Simulation and Pollution Control State Key Joint Laboratory, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control (SMARC), School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, PR China; Shenzhen Environmental Science and New Energy Technology Engineering Laboratory, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute, Shenzhen, 518055, PR China; Corresponding author. School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Room 522, Beijing, 10084, PR China.With the rapid socio-economic development, urban cities are confronted with issues of accelerating water scarcity, water contamination and water environment degradation. Optimizing water cycle in urban water systems becomes crucial towards the solving of the above-mentioned problems and the achievement of the sustainability goal. This study introduces a novel Water Eco-Nexus Cycle System (WaterEcoNet) that highlights the significance of reclaimed water (RW) in urban water cycle so as to enhance water ecosystem functions and public acceptance, reduce distribution costs, and strengthen regional water supplies. Through the WaterEcoNet model, the interlinks and interactions of multiple components of urban water systems can be well coordinated and embodied. Importantly, to ensure safe and long-term operation of WaterEcoNet, it is vital to apply both technical and management strategies for water allocation and fit-for-purpose use, water quality evaluation, monitoring, control, improvement and safety ensurance, etc. A case study in a county of China is further presented which illustrates the benefits of WaterEcoNet in enhancing regional water management. This study is of great theoretical significance and applicable value in promoting the effectiveness and sustainability of urban water systems.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666445320300052Water cycleWaterEcoNetReclaimed waterSustainabilityWater quality |
| spellingShingle | Zhuo Chen Guangxue Wu Yinhu Wu Qianyuan Wu Qi Shi Huu Hao Ngo Oscar A. Vargas Saucedo Hong-Ying Hu Water Eco-Nexus Cycle System (WaterEcoNet) as a key solution for water shortage and water environment problems in urban areas Water Cycle Water cycle WaterEcoNet Reclaimed water Sustainability Water quality |
| title | Water Eco-Nexus Cycle System (WaterEcoNet) as a key solution for water shortage and water environment problems in urban areas |
| title_full | Water Eco-Nexus Cycle System (WaterEcoNet) as a key solution for water shortage and water environment problems in urban areas |
| title_fullStr | Water Eco-Nexus Cycle System (WaterEcoNet) as a key solution for water shortage and water environment problems in urban areas |
| title_full_unstemmed | Water Eco-Nexus Cycle System (WaterEcoNet) as a key solution for water shortage and water environment problems in urban areas |
| title_short | Water Eco-Nexus Cycle System (WaterEcoNet) as a key solution for water shortage and water environment problems in urban areas |
| title_sort | water eco nexus cycle system watereconet as a key solution for water shortage and water environment problems in urban areas |
| topic | Water cycle WaterEcoNet Reclaimed water Sustainability Water quality |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666445320300052 |
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