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NEW CONSIDERATIONS FOR MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM PLANNING 1
Author(s) -
Ellis Robert H.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
jawra journal of the american water resources association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.957
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1752-1688
pISSN - 1093-474X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1752-1688.1978.tb02206.x
Subject(s) - reuse , land reclamation , water supply , environmental planning , water resources , business , environmental science , environmental economics , environmental engineering , waste management , engineering , ecology , archaeology , biology , economics , history
The primary objectives of this paper are to identify new considerations which should be incorporated into the planning of municipal water systems, and to assess the potential effects of these new considerations on traditional planning concepts. Generally, master water plans include analyses of supply and demand, descriptions of existing facilities, and proposed construction programs. Although many master water plans do consider the potential effects of future conditions, recent advances in technology and changing social concerns are beginning to exert a significant influence on the future course of water system development. Some of the new considerations which should be incorporated into municipal water system planning include the Safe Drinking Water Act, coordination with wastewater planning, wastewater reclamation and reuse, water conservation, environmental concerns, energy utilization, financial constraints, and changing public attitudes. In order to provide a responsive and effective framework for future planning of municipal water systems, the influence of these new considerations must be carefully evaluated in conjunction with traditional planning concerns.