Abstract
Real water losses in water distribution systems may well be considered a potential water resource, as the significant water volumes being wasted through these physical losses should be replaced eventually. Advanced tools and strategies can be used for the efficient and sustainable management of water resources toward circular economy. The present Special Issue presents new perspectives for water networks management. The 10 peer-reviewed papers collected in this Special Issue have been grouped in two categories—drinking water supply systems and water resources and irrigation systems. These papers are being briefly presented in this Editorial.
Highlights
Water scarcity and climate change are considered the main causes of water related problems around the globe
The integration of ICT (Information and Communications Technology) innovations in the water sector offers new opportunities for water distribution networks (WDNs) management in urban areas, while exploiting the smart water networks paradigm. This Special Issue aims at providing insights on new perspectives on drinking water network management
Two papers on water resources and irrigation systems and eight papers on drinking water supply systems are included in this Special Issue
Summary
Water scarcity and climate change are considered the main causes of water related problems around the globe These problems get even worse due to the anthropogenic stresses put on water systems struggling to meet rapidly growing water demands. Efficient and sustainable management of water distribution systems requires advanced tools and strategies for the analysis, monitoring, planning, and operation of water distribution networks (WDNs). In such a context, the integration of ICT (Information and Communications Technology) innovations in the water sector offers new opportunities for WDN management in urban areas, while exploiting the smart water networks paradigm. Specific topics to be included are—drinking water supply; water demand forecast and management; simulation and optimization techniques of water pipe networks; water pricing; water quality; and water and energy
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