Water Resources Management : Principles, Methods, and Tools, 1e

✍ Scribed by Neil S. Grigg

• Publisher: Wiley
• Year: 2023
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 421
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
List of figures
Preface
Chapter 1 Water Resources Management
Water Resources Management: A Vital and Interdisciplinary Discipline
Defining Water Resources Management
Applications of Water Resources Management
Purposes of Water Resources Management
Questions
Chapter 2 History of Water Resources Management
Introduction
Water Use Sectors
Dams
Groundwater
Public Health Engineering
Water Quality and Environmental Protection
Flood Control
Government Involvement in Water Resources Management
Water Law
Management Structure in the Water Industry
Science, Engineering, and Technology
Business of Water
Questions
Chapter 3 Water Infrastructure and Systems
Introduction
Water Infrastructure Overview
Dams, Reservoirs, and Hydropower Systems
Urban Water Systems
Water Supply Infrastructure Systems
Wastewater Systems
Stormwater
Irrigation and Drainage
River and Coastal Works
Canals and Pipelines for Water Conveyance
Natural Water Infrastructure
Small Water Infrastructures
Broad Issues of Water Infrastructure
Questions
Problems
Power and Energy Equations
Power of a Turbine
Horsepower of a Pump
Energy Generation
Hydroelectric Energy
Examples of Units
Units
Chapter 4 Demands for Water and Water Infrastructure
Introduction
Demands and Requirements
Water Demands by Sector
Water Use Data
United States Water Balance
Categories of Water Use
Irrigation
Industrial and Thermoelectric Water Uses
Wastewater Management
Stormwater Management
Flood Control
Environmental Water and Instream Flows
Questions
Problems
Urban Demand
Population Growth and Demand Forecasting
Demand for Water Treatment
Peak Demands
Water Conservation
Conservation Rate
Crop Water Demand
Examples of Units
Chapter 5 Hydrologic Principles for Water Management
Hydrology and Water Management
Physical Hydrology and the Water Cycle
Hydrometeorology and Climate
Surface Water Hydrology
Low Flow Hydrology
Water Quality Hydrology
Aquifers and Ground Water Systems
Ecohydrology
Reference
Questions
Problems
Point and Area Rainfall Depths
Average Precipitation and Evaporation
Precipitation Frequency Data
Intensity-Duration-Frequency Curves
Infiltration
Evaporation
Channel Flow
Safe Yield from a Stream
Safe Yield from Stream and Reservoir
Water Available in an Aquifer
Stream-Aquifer
Gaging Station
Chapter 6 Water Balances as Tools for Management
Introduction
Concept of the Water Balance
Water Balances in Watersheds and River Basins
Water Budgets for the World, Nations, States, and Cities
Water Accounting in a Small Watershed and with a Reservoir
Irrigation Water Balances
Urban Water Balances
Water Footprint and Embedded Water
References
Questions
Problems
Transboundary Flow with Variable Flow and Annual Allocation
Water Rights
Irrigation Losses
Urban Water Audit
Reservoir Water Balance
Reservoir Water Balance
Small Basin Water Balance
Chapter 7 Flood Studies: Hydrology, Hydraulics, and Damages
Flood Hazards and Water Management
Hydrologic Causes of Floods
Flood Frequency Analysis
Computation of Storm and Flood Runoff
Hydrographs
Flood Hydraulics and Conveyance
Reservoir Storage-Routing
Flood Forecasting
Flood Mapping
Flood Damages
Dam Breaks
Environmental Benefits of Floods
References
Questions
Problems
Simple Runoff Volume and Units
Detention Pond
Storage Required in a Flood Reservoir
Rational Method
Hydrograph
Return Period and Exceedance Probability
Risk of Flooding
Chapter 8 Water Quality, Public Health, and Environmental Integrity
Introduction
Water–Health–Environment Nexus
Drivers of Pollution and Threats to Public Health and Ecosystems
Measuring Water Quality
Public Health Impacts of Water Contamination
Global Problem of Safe and Reliable Water
Environmental Integrity
References
Questions
Chapter 9 Models and Data for Decision Making
Introduction
Model Uses for Water Resources Management
Structure and Functionality of Models
Data Types and Sources
Types of Simulation Models
Example of a Hydrologic Simulation Model
Planning Models and Decision Support Systems
Questions
Chapter 10 Operations, Maintenance, and Asset Management
Introduction
Organization for O&M and Asset Management
Operations Management
Smart Water Systems
Maintenance Management
Asset Management
Software for Maintenance and Asset Management
Applications to Water Systems
Questions
Chapter 11 Water Governance and Institutions
Introduction
How Water Governance Works
Water Governance and Management Compared
Scale Factors in Water Governance
Shared Governance
Conclusions about Water Governance
Reference
Questions
Chapter 12 Water Management Organizations
Introduction
Framework of the Water Industry
Federal and State Water Agencies
Basin and Regional Water Organizations and Authorities
Water Service Providers
Regulators
Support Organizations
Integration Among Water Organizations
Reference
Questions
Chapter 13 Planning Principles, Tools, and Applications
Introduction
Chronology
Principles and Concepts
Scenarios
Tools for Successful Planning
Questions
Chapter 14 Planning for Water Infrastructure
Introduction
Planning across the Infrastructure Lifecycle
Infrastructure Planning Process
Project Development Guidelines
Planning Phases from Conceptual to Final Plans
Example: Large Scale Dams and River Works
Urban Water Systems
Questions
Chapter 15 Water Quality Planning and Management
Introduction
Status of Water Quality
Science and Management of Water Quality
Management Functions
Comprehensive Water Quality Management Program
Managing the Quality of Water Where It Is
Water Quality Assessment
Technologies to Enhance Water Quality
Lessons Learned from Experience with the CWA
Questions
Chapter 16 Planning for Sociopolitical Goals
Introduction
Defining the Arena
Water Management and Social Welfare
Principles and Guidelines
Meeting Social Needs Through Water Management
How Can Water Managers Address Sociopolitical Goals?
Questions
Chapter 17 Environmental Planning and Assessment
Introduction
Environmental Indicators and Biological Diversity
Global Level Focus on Biodiversity
NEPA Background and Process
Guidelines for Environmental Assessment
Tools for Environmental Assessment
Questions
Chapter 18 Economics of Water Resources Management
Introduction
Economic Concepts Applied to Water Resources Management
Public and Private Economic Goods
Economic Assessment
Multiple Objectives for Water Infrastructure Investments
Economic Assessment Considering the Time Value of Money
Benefit–Cost Analysis
Questions
Problems
A Well to Augment Water Rights
Reservoir
Irrigation
Hydroelectricity
Benefit–Cost Analysis
Plant Investment Fee
Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis
Energy Generation
Loan Amortization
Tax Exempt Infrastructure Bond
Loan Versus Bond Comparison
Infrastructure Bank
Capitalize Maintenance
Depreciation and Deferred Maintenance
Chapter 19 Financing Water Systems and Programs
Introduction
Financial Framework for Water Management
Plans and Budgets
Model of Utility Finance
Rate-Setting
Connection Charges for System Expansion
Debt Financing
Financial Assistance Programs for Utilities
Accounting and Financial Analysis
Financing Water Systems, Services, and Projects
Joint Projects
Water Supply
Wastewater Management
Stormwater
Irrigation Systems
Flood Risk Management
Instream Flow Management
Water Management Agencies
Private Water Companies
Affordability of Water Services for Individuals and Communities
Questions
Problems
Water Rates
Wastewater Charges
Stormwater Rates
Plant Investment (Growth) Fee
Water Charge Calculation
Infrastructure Bank
Capitalize Maintenance
Comprehensive Financial Analysis
Rate-Setting
Chapter 20 Water Laws, Conflicts, Litigation, and Regulation
Introduction
Legal Concepts
Regulatory and Administrative Law
Types of Water-Related Law
Law and Water Management
Water Allocation Law
Health and Environmental Law
Instream Flow Laws
Transboundary Water Law
Justice System and Water Litigation
Questions
Problems
Water Rights Law
Transboundary Water Issues
SDWA and CWA
Environmental Law in Water Management
Instream Flow Laws
Drainage and Flood Control Law
Chapter 21 Flooding, Stormwater, and Dam Safety: Risks and Laws
Introduction
Flood Threat Causes and Effects
Flood-Related Law
Stormwater
Dam Safety
Questions
Chapter 22 Water Security: Natural and Human-Caused Hazards
Introduction
Water Security as a Concept
Threats and Impacts by Category
Drought and Climate Shifts
Risk Management and Disaster Preparedness
Terminology of Risk Management
Vulnerability Assessment
Mitigating Risk
Questions
Chapter 23 Integrated Water Resources Management
Introduction
How IWRM Works
Situations Requiring IWRM
Case Studies of IWRM in Action
Chesapeake Bay
Pecos River Compact
Virginia Beach Pipeline
Missouri River Master Manual
Chancay–Lambayeque Watershed in Peru
Red Fox Meadows Stormwater Project
Green Mountain Reservoir
Analysis and Discussion
References
Questions
Chapter 24 Careers in Water Resources Management
Introduction
Water Industry Employers
Water Industry Work
Developing Master Infrastructure Development Plans
Planning Infrastructure Projects
Performing Asset Management Studies
Planning Utility Rate Increases
Wastewater Plant Operation and Recycling
Water Recycling Systems
Planning Green Infrastructure
Stormwater Utility Management
Operating Multipurpose Reservoirs
Minimizing Flood Damages
Permitting
Estuary Recovery
Assessing Failures and Remedial Actions
Water Industry Jobs
Executives and Managers of Water Agencies and Utilities
Civil and Environmental Engineers
Water Resource Scientists, Including Hydrologists
Watershed Managers
Water System Operators
Construction and Maintenance Managers
Management Consultants
Physical and Life Scientists
System and Process Engineers
Information Technology Specialists
Landscape, Irrigation, and Water Conservation Specialists
Public Information and Education Specialists
Managers of Financial, Administrative, and Legal Affairs
Technical Sales and Marketing
Planners and Policy Specialists
Career Paths in the Water Industry
Appendix A Units, Conversion Factors, and Water Properties
Introduction
Water Management Units in English and SI Systems
Abbreviations
Conversion Factors
Basic Water Properties
Appendix B Acronyms and Abbreviations
Appendix C Associations, Federal Agencies, and Other Stakeholders of the Water Industry
Associations and Interest Groups
Regulatory Organizations
Elected Officials
Civil Society Groups
Water Provider and Wastewater Agencies
Hydropower, Navigation, Flood Control Interests
Agriculture and Resource Development Sectors
Industrial and Urban Development Interests
Environmental, Recreation, and Public Interest Organizations
Court and Legal Systems
Scientific and Academic Organizations
Suppliers and Consultants
Federal Agencies with Roles in Water Management
Other Stakeholder Groups
Elected Officials and Appointed Boards
State Government
Local and Regional Water Agencies
Hydropower, Navigation, Flood Control Interests
Agriculture and Resource Development Sectors
Industrial and Urban Development Interests
Environmental, Recreation, and Public Interest Organizations
Court and Legal Systems
Universities, Research Institutes, Publishers
Contractors
Suppliers
Consultants
Financiers
Appendix D Water Journals
Appendix E Glossary of Water Management Terms
Index
EULA