Understand How to Manage Water Resources to Equitably Meet Both Human and Ecological Needs
Burgeoning populations and the ever-higher standards of living for those in emerging countries increase the demand on our water resources. What is not increasing, however, is the supply of water and the total amount of water in earth’s biosphere - water that is integral to all standards of living. Fundamentals of Water Security provides a foundation for understanding and managing the quantity-quality-equity nexus of water security in a changing climate.
In a broad sense, this volume explores solutions to water security challenges around the world. It is richly illustrated and pedagogically packed with up-to-date information. The text contains chapter learning objectives, foundation sections reviewing quantitative skills, case studies, and vignettes of people who have made important contributions to water security. To further aid comprehension, end-of-chapter problems are included - both qualitative and quantitative, with solutions available to instructors. Finally, extensive references feature books, journal articles, and government and NGO reports. Sample topics discussed include: - How the study of water resources has evolved from a focus on physical availability to include social factors and governance - How water security affects multiple disciplines across environmental science and engineering, hydrology, geography, water resources, atmospheric science, chemistry, biology, health science, and social and political science fields - How to achieve a sufficient quantity and quality of water to equitably meet both immediate and long-term human and ecological needs - Analysis of water security in an integrated manner by underscoring the complex interactions between water quantity, water quality, and society
Students taking courses on hydrology, water security, and/or water resource management, along with scientists working in fields where water security is a factor will be able to use Fundamentals of Water Security as a comprehensive textbook to understand and achieve water security.
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
PART I: INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Water Security
Chapter 2 - Historical Examples of Water Insecurity
The Practice of Water Security: PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACTS OF CLEAN WATER
- Stephen Luby, M.D.
PART II: THE CONTEXT OF WATER SECURITY
Chapter 3 - The Context of Water Security - the Quantity of Water
Chapter 4 - The Context of Water Security - the Quality of Water
The Practice of Water Security: EDUCATION FOR SANITATION, WATER AND HEALTH
- Ben Fawcett
Chapter 5 - The Context of Water Security - Water Equity
Chapter 6 - Climate Change Impacts on Water Security
The Practice of Water Security: ON THE FRONT LINES OF SANITATION IN RURAL AFRICA
- Ada Oko-Williams
PART III: COMPETING USES OF WATER AND THREATS TO SECURITY
Chapter 7 - Water for Food
Chapter 8 - Water and Energy
The Practice of Water Security: WOMEN, WATER, AND FOOD SECURITY
- Peter Lochery
Chapter 9 - Water for Industry
Chapter 10 - Water for Ecosystems and Environment
The Practice of Water Security: START WITH THE CHILDREN
- Eric Stowe
PART IV: SUSTAINABLE RESPONSES AND SOLUTION
Chapter 11 - Conservation and Water Use Efficiency
Chapter 12 - Desalination and Water Reclamation/Reuse
Chapter 13 - Adaptation for Drought and Flooding Resilience
The Practice of Water Security: THE POWER OF CHANGE AGENTS
- Martha Gebeyehu
PART V: RESILIENCE, ECONOMICS, AND ETHICS
Chapter 14 - Planning for Water Supply Security and Resilience
Chapter 15 - The Economics of Water Security
Chapter 16 - Developing a 21st Century Water Ethic
The Practice of Water Security: DECOLONIZING WATER SECURITY
- Dawn Martin-Hill
Glossary
Postlude
Index
