Description
Water Management and Circular Economy covers the role of water in the mainstream dimensions of society, economy, environment/ecology and technology. Along with the under conceptualization of the Circular Economy (CE), the book covers the role of recycling and reusing the otherwise lost sources of waste, gray or untapped water sources towards a second round of utility. This book bridges the gap between water inflows in nature with the wide spectrum of its potential applications in humanity. Sections cover direct and indirect entities conceptualized as "outflows, including water, energy, products and services to urban, suburban, rural and insular contexts of analysis.As such, this content will be important reading for Water Scientists, Water Managers, and civil engineers.- Includes real-world applications and case studies to show how these policies can be adopted- Presents global coverage, with a diverse list of contributors – all of whom are experts in the field- Showcases a multidisciplinary approach, with editors from environmental and managerial backgrounds, thus helping to cross the bridge between social and science fields
Table of Contents
1. Climatic and non-climatic issues to Water in the Linear Economy2. Water Footprint Estimations - Theoretical Framework / Policies and Regulation Challenges / Barriers and Enablers3. Closing the Loop in Water Management - The Role of Water Reuse in the Circular Economy4. Water Reuse in Israel and Middle East Counties - Past, Present, Future5. Wastewater Recycling in European Countries6. The Use of Wastewater as Irrigation Water in Mediterranean-basin Countries7. Proposals, Regulations and Recommendations of the Singapore's Public Utilities Board towards Circular Water Economy8. Wastewater for Drinking Water Production in African Countries (e.g. the case of Namibia/Windhoek)9. Wastewater Treatment and Reuse: Past, Present, Future10. Methods and Policies for Energy and Resource Recovery11. Managing Product Quality Risks and Mitigation of Public Health Risks12. Novel Wastewater Treatment Techniques (Plants, Processes, Management, Organisations)13. Market Opportunities, Financing, Regulations, Legislation, Social Acceptance14. Book Overview - Limitations, Concerns, Challenges, Policies and Future Research Orientations
