Abstract
Proactive water supply planning utilizes demand management strategies to promote the viability of future water supply. The Hampton Roads Region recognizes the importance of demand management and development efforts in water supply planning and also understands that it is crucial for the region to conserve local water resources and minimize both current and future water demands. Based on the water resource studies, the Hampton Roads Region is pursuing programs and projects to meet long-term needs while providing interim and drought-related solutions. Incorporating water demand management practices both in the long and short term is a necessary component to extend the useful life of the regional water supply. The Lake Gaston Water Supply Project is one of the most critical long-distance water supply pipeline projects in the region. It brings water from other watersheds and provides high quality, reliable fresh water to the Hampton Roads area. It has a positive and profound effect on the region’s social, environmental, and economic impacts.
Highlights
South Hampton Roads in southern Virginia is a major population center located on the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States, with a total population of 1.7 million
Water is at the core of sustainable development and is critical for socio-economic development, healthy ecosystems, and for human survival itself
Water shortages due to its uneven distribution in time and space can be resolved by man-made projects
Summary
South Hampton Roads in southern Virginia is a major population center located on the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States, with a total population of 1.7 million. The region is home to the largest military complex in the world. This region has experienced rapid and steady population growth which has strained local water supplies. Pipe segments with working pressures ranging from 250 psi to 150 psi were used in the 74 miles (119 km) section from the pump station to the weir/aeration structure. The last 2 miles (3 km) gravity flow section of pipe from the weir/aeration structure to the terminus has a working pressure of 40 psi. Today, this magnificent project has been contributing to the Hampton Roads sustainable social, environmental and economic development. Virginia Beach has been a famous resort city with the longest pleasure beach and one of the best vacation destinations; it attracts millions of tourists from around the world every year
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