Description
Extensive population growth and urbanization is affecting surface water quality and infrastructure across the globe. Urbanization was boosted by the advancements of infrastructure for water, which allows treatment and transport of water through large distances from their original surface water sources such as lakes, rivers, and streams. A major concern of the rapid changes experienced by urban areas is the ecological impacts on surface water due to associated anthropogenic processes. Activities such as the overconsumption and extraction of surface water have negatively affected the quality and quantity of those sources. In addition, discharge of treated wastewater may impact the quality of the water source. Prevention of overexploitation and contamination of surface water resources is typically related to community culture and available technologies. Examples of this can include community appreciation of water resources and efforts to limit water usage in households and industries, by implementing new water technologies. This project looks into the effect of knowledge and technology on the quality of surface water sources and the use of those resources. This information is used to devise a comprehensive analysis of water conservation efforts on the quality and quantity of surface waters in Southern California and Israel. The project will involve research by the University of San Diego and Azrieli College of Engineering in Jerusalem.
Surface Water Quality: Contaminants and Treatment
Extensive population growth and urbanization is affecting surface water quality and infrastructure across the globe. Urbanization was boosted by the advancements of infrastructure for water, which allows treatment and transport of water through large distances from their original surface water sources such as lakes, rivers, and streams. A major concern of the rapid changes experienced by urban areas is the ecological impacts on surface water due to associated anthropogenic processes. Activities such as the overconsumption and extraction of surface water have negatively affected the quality and quantity of those sources. In addition, discharge of treated wastewater may impact the quality of the water source. Prevention of overexploitation and contamination of surface water resources is typically related to community culture and available technologies. Examples of this can include community appreciation of water resources and efforts to limit water usage in households and industries, by implementing new water technologies. This project looks into the effect of knowledge and technology on the quality of surface water sources and the use of those resources. This information is used to devise a comprehensive analysis of water conservation efforts on the quality and quantity of surface waters in Southern California and Israel. The project will involve research by the University of San Diego and Azrieli College of Engineering in Jerusalem.