Abstract.
Problems
of
water
system
integration
occur
when
a
model’s
boundaries
are
too
narrow
to
capture
interactions
and
feedbacks
across
the
cycle.
We
propose
that
integrated
systems
models
required
overcome
them,
necessary
understand
emergent
behaviour,
expand
model
boundaries,
evaluate
interventions,
ensure
simulations
reflect
stakeholder
goals.
present
Water
Systems
Integrated
Modelling
Framework
(WSIMOD)
software
as
one
such
approach
describe
its
theoretical
basis,
covering
node
arc
nature
simulations,
framework
enables
communication
between
elements,
orchestration
customise
interactions.
highlight
data
requirements
for
creating
potential
future
development
refinement.
WSIMOD
offers
flexible
powerful
represent
systems,
we
hope
it
will
encourage
further
research
application
into
using
towards
achieving
sustainable
resilient
management.
Water Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
257, P. 121658 - 121658
Published: April 25, 2024
Addressing
urban
water
management
challenges
requires
a
holistic
view.
Sustainable
approaches
such
as
blue-green
infrastructure
(BGI)
provide
several
benefits,
but
assessing
their
effectiveness
demands
systemic
approach.
Challenges
are
magnified
in
informal
areas,
leading
to
the
combination
of
integrated
(IUWM)
with
BGI
proposed
solution
by
this
research.
We
employed
Urban
Water
Use
(UWU)
model
assess
index
(EI)
measures
view
IUWM
after
stakeholder
consultation.
The
procedure
novel
assessment
includes
expert
meetings
for
scenario
building
and
resident
interviews
capture
community's
vision.
To
impact
on
measures,
we
simulation
only
then
three
simulations
improvements
sewage
systems.
results
EI
analysis
reveal
substantial
improvement
through
combination.
Moreover,
offer
insights
into
developing
strategies
UWU
application
settlements,
transferrable
diverse
areas.
findings
hold
relevance
policymakers
planners,
aiding
informed
decisions
management.
Water,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 715 - 715
Published: Feb. 11, 2023
Different
dynamics
of
climate
change,
population
growth,
and
urbanisation
challenge
water
service
providers
(WSPs)
those
managing
urban
planning.
The
scientific
community
has
been
evidencing
the
concept
sustainable
management
(SUWM)
as
a
driver
to
foster
integration
cycle
with
its
environmental,
economic,
social
sustainability
dimensions.
This
article
studies
approaches
addressed
by
recent
research
on
management,
focusing
attention
given
way
WSPs
city
planners
address
new
challenges
brought
change.
A
systematic
review
existing
literature
shows
how
emergent
articulation
between
results
underline
need
for
technical
economic
evaluation
overarching
SUWM
systems,
integrating
values
that
go
beyond
financial
issues;
scarcity
not
only
from
supply
side
but
also
demand
point
view;
deepening
relationship
sources
water,
such
reuse,
planning
in
context
Nevertheless,
strategies
collaboration
are
still
poorly
addressed.
insights
gaps
emerging
analysis
suggest
paths
practice
field.
Geoscientific model development,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(10), P. 4495 - 4513
Published: May 30, 2024
Abstract.
Problems
of
water
system
integration
occur
when
a
model's
boundaries
are
too
narrow
to
capture
interactions
and
feedbacks
across
the
terrestrial
cycle.
We
propose
that
integrated
systems
models
required
overcome
them
necessary
understand
emergent
behaviour,
expand
model
boundaries,
evaluate
interventions,
ensure
simulations
reflect
stakeholder
goals.
present
Water
Systems
Integrated
Modelling
framework
(WSIMOD)
software
as
one
such
approach
describe
its
theoretical
basis,
covering
node
arc
nature
simulations,
enables
communication
between
elements,
orchestration
customise
interactions.
highlight
data
requirements
for
creating
potential
future
development
refinement.
WSIMOD
offers
flexible
powerful
represent
systems,
we
hope
it
will
encourage
further
research
application
into
using
towards
achieving
sustainable
resilient
management.
Water,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(21), P. 3709 - 3709
Published: Oct. 24, 2023
The
health
issues
of
urban
tap
water
are
great
concern
in
the
context
sustainability
challenges
to
environmental
quality
and
security
supply.
In
this
work,
from
main
areas
Wuhan
surface
Yangtze
River
Hanjiang
were
collected
during
summer
(June)
winter
(December),
2022.
concentrations
10
heavy
metals
including
Fe,
Al,
Mn,
Co,
Ni,
Cu,
Se,
Cd,
Cr
Pb
determined
for
evaluation
risk
assessment.
results
demonstrated
that
almost
all
samples
contained
metal
below
Chinese
national
standard
limits
drinking
(GB
5749-2022).
human
was
evaluated,
showed
total
carcinogenic
(TCR)
range
10−6
10−4
hazard
index
(HI)
much
lower
than
one
both
winter.
current
is
generally
a
relatively
safe
state
will
not
cause
acute
hazards
or
chronic
diseases
short
term,
but
long-term
cancer
still
noteworthy.
pollution
(HPI)
overall
sources
has
been
satisfactory,
despite
its
slightly
polluted
Pipeline
corrosion
considered
as
important
water,
which
can
explain,
certain
extent,
increase
outlets
relative
finished
reported
by
waterworks,
such
Cd
Pb.
This
study
implications
formulation
better
supply
management
strategies
associated
challenges.
