Reducing the Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Water and Sanitation Services.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Alix, Alexandre.

Contributor:

Bellet, Laurent.

Trommsdorff, Corinne.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Greenhouse gases.

Water-supply.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (61 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of water and sanitation services

Place of Publication:

London : IWA Publishing, 2022.

Summary:

This book provides an in-depth examination of greenhouse gas emissions associated with water and sanitation services, highlighting their impact on climate change. It discusses the growing challenges of water stress faced by urban areas globally and presents strategies for reducing emissions in the water sector. The book emphasizes lean and efficient approaches, circular economy practices, and strategic decisions aimed at achieving carbon neutrality. It includes case studies and solutions implemented by French water operators and other international examples. Intended for professionals and policymakers in the water management sector, the book serves as a toolkit for adapting services to climate change and reducing environmental impact. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Table of contents

Foreword Towards a climate-change mitigation strategy for water and sanitation services

1. GHG EMISSIONS OF WATER AND SANITATION SERVICES IN A CONTEXT OF GLOBAL CHANGES

1. WHAT IS A CARBON FOOTPRINT VERSUS GHG EMISSIONS?

2. WHAT ARE THE SECTOR'S GHG EMISSIONS?

3. WHY ASSESS GHG EMISSIONS?

3. 1 Water and sanitation services: what are the needs worldwide?

3. 2 The impacts of global changes on water and sanitation services

3. 3 Regulatory and political framework

4. HOW ARE GHG EMISSIONS ASSESSED?

2. ENERGY USED WORLDWIDE BY WATER AND SANITATION SERVICES

1. WATER ABSTRACTION

2. WATER STORAGE (FOR DRINKING WATER)

3. WATER CONVEYANCE

4. WATER TREATMENT

5. WATER DISTRIBUTION

6. TREATMENT OF WASTEWATER

7. WATER END USE

8. DESALINATION AND WATER REUSE

3. REDUCING THE GHG EMISSIONS OF WATER AND SANITATION SERVICES: WHAT ENABLERS AND SOLUTIONS?

1. LEAN AND EFFICIENT APPROACHES

1.1 Network maintenance to reduce water loss and infiltration

1.2 Efficiency of services

1.3 Reducing water and water-related energy consumption by end users

1.4 Low-impact wastewater treatment

1.5 Alternative rainwater management

1.6 Restoring and preserving the quality and quantity of water resources

2. CIRCULAR ECONOMY

2.1 Reusing water, nutrients and materials

2.2 Low-carbon energy production

3. DECISIONS AND STRATEGY

3.1 Awareness raising and education

3.2 Governance that supports changing practices

3.3 Responsible consumption and economic incentives

3.4. Choosing low-carbon energy and supplies

4. GHG EMISSION REDUCTIONS COMBINED WITH ADAPTATION AND WATER RESOURCES PRESERVATION SOLUTIONS

1. PROTECTION OF WATER RESOURCES

2. ADAPTING SERVICES TO THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE

2.1 Water supply (drinking water services)

2.2 Storage.

2.3 Adapting operation of water and sanitation services

5. FRENCH EXPERTISE: EXAMPLES OF SOLUTIONS

Detailed description of the projects presented

Appendix Glossary.

Notes:

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OCLC:

1450099453