DOI: 10.5176/2251-3701_2.2.73
Authors: Gaurav Chandra and Dr. Manjari Chakraborty
Abstract:
The basic concept of existing infrastructure systems in urban scenario for water management (water supply and waste water treatment) is a century old. A thought should be given, whether the existing traditional concept, characterized by centralized structures, mixing of waste water streams of various qualities and open loop design is suitable to meet the new today’s requirements with respect to sustainability. Since water infrastructure systems strongly affect the sustainability of water resources management, hence it becomes a prime objective to handle it with great care. Long term perspective should be developed to integrate technological, organizational and institutional innovations into coherent alternative urban water systems with imposed eco-efficiency. Underpinning the feasibility assessment, design and construction phases for a range of engineering infrastructure works requires a sound knowledge and understanding of how hydrogeology (groundwater) can be impacted and managed. With prolonged drought, emerging climate change impacts and population growth, increased demand for groundwater to augment water supply and greater recognition of the groundwater value presents new challenges and requirements for the engineering sector to meet out the sustainability issues.
Keywords: Urban water Infrastructure, Sustainability, Groundwater
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