SUSTAINABLE WATER ENGINEERING

Water Conservation, Protection & Management

Dr. Anabel A. Abuzo, Associate Professor

Civil Engineering Department- Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan
PILLARS OF SUSTAINABILITY

https://www.mdpi.com/2413-8851/4/1/11/htm
SUSTAINABILITY CONSIDERATIONS
Sustainable Water Infrastructure (supply &
demand) Sustaining the collection and distribution
systems, treatment plants and other infrastructure
that collects, treats and delivers water-related
services.

Sustainable Water Sector Systems (water

balance) Sustaining all aspects of the utilities &
systems that provide water-related services.

Sustainable Communities (water management)

Promoting the role of water services in furthering
the broader goals of the community.
https://www.epa.gov/sustainable-water-infrastructure/water-infrastructure-challenge
SUSTAINABILITY CONSIDERATIONS

https://www.epa.gov/sustainable-water- https://www.epa.gov/sustainable-water-infrastructure/water-infrastructure-challenge
infrastructure/water-infrastructure-challenge
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Source:
https://www.researchgate.net/fi
gure/Schematic-illustrations-for-
sustainable-water-resources-
management_fig4_267386446
WATER SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES & CHALLENGES
Our water resources face a host of
serious threats, all of which are
caused primarily by human activity.

 Climate Change
 Sedimentation
 Deforestation
 Water Pollution
 Water Scarcity
 Water Conflict
 Landscape Changes
 Urban Growth
 Excessive Groundwater
Extraction & Withdrawal https://www.epa.gov/watersense/how-we-use-water
WATER RESOURCES
http://igeogers.weebly.com/water-demand-and-management-issues.html
WATER SOURCES Source: https://www.open.edu/openlearncreate/mod/oucontent/view.php?id=79936&printable=1
SUPPLY & RESOURCES

http://igeogers.weebly.com/water-demand-and-management-issues.html
WORLD WATER SUPPLY
WATER DEMAND & USAGE http://igeogers.weebly.com/water-demand-and-management-issues.html
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_scarcity#/media/File:GlobalWaterWithdrawals.jpg

WATER DEMAND & USAGE

http://igeogers.weebly.com/water-demand-and-management-issues.html

Recommended basic water for human needs (per person)

WATER DEMAND: USAGE
POPULATION & DEMAND
FAO Land and Water
 WATER SCARCITY: WITHDRAWAL TO SUPPLY
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_scarcity#/media/File:Water_stress_2019_WRI.png

Water is not
equally
distributed
around the
world.
---
Some places
have an
abundance
of water
but others
have real
shortages.

Water scarcity: refers to the lack of water

Water stress: refers to the impact of high water use (either withdrawals or consumption) relative to its availability
WATER
CONSERVATION
Water conservation is the
practice of using water
efficiently to reduce
unnecessary water usage.

Water Conservation is
deduction in water loss
Sustainability
Energy Conservation
Habitat Conservation
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40899-021-00556-2
 Better Irrigation Practices
 Use of saline water for
irrigation
 Propagation of dry garden
 Eco Lawns
 Mulching
 Contour Farming
 Inter-linking systems
 Recharge and Soak Pits
Construction
 Tree Plantation
 Rainwater Harvesting
 Innovative Surface Water
 Tippy Tap
 Renovation of Tradition
Water Bodies
WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
https://www.aquatechtrade.com/news/water-treatment/water-resource-management-essential-guide/
SUSTAINABLE WATER PROTECTION PROGRAM
https://www.epa.gov/sourcewaterprotection/assess-plan-and-protect-source-water

INVENTORY AND
CHARACTERIZATION of the
contaminant threads in the source
water protection area

ACTION PLAN OUTLINING

STRATEGIES AND RESOURCES
required for the long-term
management of the source to prevent
contamination

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
MANAGEMENT MEASURES
identified in the planning process
COWD MANAGEMENT

https://www.climatelinks.org/sites/default/files/asset/document/Te
chnical-Briefer-NRW-FINAL.pdf
CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES
COWD MANAGEMENT Source: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/policy/health/water_supply/dl/project_2017.pdf
APPLICATION: WATER QUALITY & BALANCE

https://www.envisupply.com/resources/benefits-water-quality-audit.html https://www.slideshare.net/cpkumar/water-balance-analysis
SUSTAINABILITY APPLICATION: WATER AUDIT

http://www.inventumpower.com/product.aspx?category=Water-Audit https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/water-audit-service-9929348462.html
SUSTAINABILITY APPLICATION: ADAPTATION
SUSTAINABILITY
APPLICATION:
ADAPTATION
https://www.dhigroup.com/global/news/2017/11/launc
hed-climate-change-adaptation-technologies-for-water
SUSTAINABILITY APPLICATION: TECHNOLOGIES
 SUSTAINABLE APPLICATION: SMART SYSTEMS

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10098-020-01975-z
https://www.mdpi.com/1999-5903/12/7/114/htm
ADAPTATION MECHANISMS: STORM AND FLOOD

LOCKS BARRIERS
ADAPTATION MECHANISMS: FLOOD BARRIERS SYSTEMS

DIKES LEVEES
DISCHARGE CHANNEL
ADAPTATION MECHANISMS: ARTIFICIAL PONDS

DETENTION PONDS RETENTION PONDS

ADAPTATION MECHANISMS: STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

DETENTION PONDS RETENTION PONDS

ADAPTATION MECHANISMS: URBAN DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

CANAL DRAINAGE
ADAPTATION MECHANISMS: WAVE CONTROL SYSTEMS

C OA STA L WAV E B R EA K E R
ADAPTATION MECHANISMS: ROAD DRAIN SYSTEMS

G R E E E N S T O R M WAT E R P I T
ADAPTATION: ROAD INFILTRATIONDRAIN SYSTEMS

PERMEABLE PAVEMENTS
WATER ENGINEERING: CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION,
MIGATION MEASURES & TECHNOLOGIES
Coastal Zones Adaptation for Climate Change
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stuEPYMVS4I&t=43s
Water Technology
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7XaRtKndec
Floating Cities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt-lAFGJ_3o
Ocean Cleanup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1EAeNdTFHU
River Cleanup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyZArQMFhQ4
River Trash Interceptor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVW-FZls4RA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTemOTZS9Ag
CEM 2 Lesson 4 Reading Material
Due Tuesday: Nov 16 2021
 Discuss the various adaptation
measures for our water resource.
 Discuss the adaptation measures
related to Civil Engineering
application.
 Discuss which adaptation measures
best applicable in our community in
CdeO.
REFERENCES
Climatic Change Improving China's water resources management for better adaptation to climate change - Scientific
Figure on Research Gate. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Total-water-resources-and-water-
abstraction-unit-billion-m-3-in-Chinas-major-river_tbl3_267386446 [accessed 31 Oct, 2021]
Study Session 4 The Water Cycle and Sources of Water,
https://www.open.edu/openlearncreate/mod/oucontent/view.php?id=79936&printable=1
Project for Improvement of Water Quality Management in Cagayan de Oro Water District, Republic of the Philippines
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/policy/health/water_supply/dl/project_2017.pdf
Potential Impacts of Climate Change: https://www.inforse.org/europe/dieret/Climate/climate%20graphics/38.htm
Water Scarcity https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_scarcity#/media/File:GlobalWaterWithdrawals.jpg
How we use our water https://www.epa.gov/watersense/how-we-use-water
Understanding the water conservation and management in India: an integrated study
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40899-021-00556-2