Abstract
Sustainable water systems often comprise complex combinations of traditional and new system components that mimic natural processes. These green systems aim to protect public health and safety, and restore natural and human landscapes. Green infrastructure elements such as most sustainable drainage systems trap storm water but may contaminate groundwater. There is a need to summarize recent trends in sustainable water systems management in a focused document. The aim of this special issue is therefore to disseminate and share scientific findings on novel sustainable water systems addressing recent problems and opportunities. This special issue focuses on the following key topics: climate change adaptation and vulnerability assessment of water resources systems; holistic water management; carbon credits; potable water savings; sustainable water technologies; nutrient management; holistic storm water reuse; water and wastewater infrastructure planning; ecological status of watercourses defined by the Water Framework Directive. The combined knowledge output advances the understanding of sustainable water, wastewater and storm water systems in the developed and developing world. The research highlights the need for integrated decision-support frameworks addressing the impact of climate change on local and national water resources management strategies involving all relevant stakeholders at all levels.
Highlights
Most sustainable water systems comprise novel combinations of traditional and new system components that mimic and work with nature [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11]
Original research papers were selected by a rigorous peer review procedure with the aim of rapid and wide dissemination of research results, developments and applications in the wider area of sustainable water systems
The paper focuses on climate change adaptation and vulnerability assessments of water resources systems
Summary
Most sustainable water systems comprise novel combinations of traditional and new system components that mimic and work with nature [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11]. Smart growth promoting patterns of neighborhood development interconnect nature and the built environment, preserving open space and respecting natural drainage flows [8,10] Green infrastructure such as most sustainable drainage systems (or best management practices) trap storm water and sustain plants such as trees [8,10,11]. Onsite reuse include closed-loop water systems in residential and commercial buildings, where storm water and wastewater are treated and reused for landscape irrigation, toilet flushing and cooling, and where minimal waste leaves the site [4,10] The aim of this special issue is to disseminate and share recent global findings on novel sustainable water systems addressing problems and opportunities scientifically, complementing a recent review paper on European advances in sustainable multifunctional land and urban management [10] and a recent British textbook on wetlands, sustainable technology and green infrastructure [11]. Original research papers were selected by a rigorous peer review procedure with the aim of rapid and wide dissemination of research results, developments and applications in the wider area of sustainable water systems
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