Bushfire Impact on Drinking Water Distribution Networks and Investigation Methods: A Review

Water Resources Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 61(3)

Published: March 1, 2025

Abstract Bushfire events can directly and indirectly impact drinking water distribution networks. Water authorities around the world have experienced compromised supply quality in aftermath of recent bushfires, necessitating costly investigation repair. Future climate models predict an escalation bushfire weather with a significant increase severity frequency many regions, for which must now prepare. Currently, there is no systematic review on that bushfires networks how these impacts be evaluated investigated. The current study provides academic literature, agency response, operator reports media releases two emerging topics. On impacts, focuses physical to assets, potential risk network, possible interruptions supply. evaluation methods, summarizes available testing methods evaluating damages identification chemical or biological contaminants may compromise quality, of, elective, interruption service. Gaps our knowledge assets are physically damaged services interrupted due results also identified inform operators, government agencies researchers. Further research into temperature duration various types pipe materials exposed discussed.

Language: Английский

Data Disaggregation in Action: Filipino Americans Who Do Not Identify As Asian

Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 8, 2025

Abstract Background The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) categorizes Filipino Americans as Asian; however, many may not identify such, opting instead for “other” or Pacific Islander (PI). This study examines the extent to which select PI rather than Asian, using a large population-based survey Californians. Methods We analyzed data from 2019, 2020, 2021 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), largest state health in that includes write-in prompts detailed race ethnicity data. focus was on participants who identified Islanders wrote 'Filipino,' those selected 'Asian' specified respondents chose 'other' 'Filipino.' Results Our analysis included 1,859 respondents, revealing 8.8% Islander, 85.2% 6.1% "other." Those identifying were more likely also Latino/Hispanic, be older, possess citizenship compared Asian. Discussion Disaggregating broader Asian category surveys is vital accurately community's unique needs. recommend incorporating open-ended ask first their (e.g. Asian). These help reclassify have PI. Such are important other racial/ethnic communities uncertain about how categorize themselves. Ongoing, dynamic community-driven research essential understanding identities effectively categorizing communities.

Language: Английский

Two weeks after the 2023 Maui wildfires: drinking water experiences and needs

Environmental Science Water Research & Technology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(10), P. 2341 - 2356

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

To understand community impacts and needs after the August 2023 Maui wildfires, we conducted a rapid survey-based field investigation two weeks incident.

Language: Английский