Modeling the energy consumption of potable water reuse schemes [PDF]
Potable reuse of municipal wastewater is often the lowest-energy option for increasing the availability of fresh water. However, limited data are available on the energy consumption of potable reuse facilities and schemes, and the many variables ...
Emily W. Tow +10 more
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A GHG Metric Methodology to Assess Onsite Buildings Non-Potable Water System for Outdoor Landscape Use [PDF]
This paper documents a water:energy greenhouse gas (GHG) metric methodology for a decentralized non-potable water system that was developed as part of a Professional Doctorate in Engineering (DEng) research project by the first author.
Geraldine Seguela +2 more
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Occurrence of Fungi in the Potable Water of Hospitals: A Public Health Threat [PDF]
Since the last decade, attention towards the occurrence of fungi in potable water has increased. Commensal and saprophytic microorganisms widely distributed in nature are also responsible for causing public health problems. Fungi can contaminate hospital
Giuseppina Caggiano +7 more
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Future of water recycling: A review of the direct potable water reuse [PDF]
Population growth, increasing water stress, and water scarcity have influenced the consideration of the reuse of treated wastewater as a possible alternative water source.
Aleksić Natalija, Šušteršič Vanja
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Effectiveness of vertical system planted with Renealmia Alpinia used in sub-humid climate to treat urban wastewater: a case study in the pilot site Bouregreg-ONEE RABAT [PDF]
Wastewater treatment is a global environmental issue. In Morocco, 45% of wastewater is treated before its discharge. Their impact on the environment is further aggravated by the degradation or absence of the sewerage liquid system.
Kabbour Amal +4 more
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Extracting Sustainable Urban Water Policies with Dynamic System Approach (Case Study: Qom City) [PDF]
Qom city (located in the central desert of Iran) has always faced the problem of water shortage. In recent years, due to various reasons such as urbanization, increased immigration and tourism prosperity, this problem has become a more serious trending ...
Hasan Farmani Entezam +3 more
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Potable water generation from atmospheric moisture in coastal areas using the thermoelectric effect
Although water covers more than two-thirds of the globe’s area by a percentage of approximately 70 %, safe potable water is still scarce and therefore many countries where freshwater resources are scarce have directed to conduct many research and studies
Sameh Tawfik Abd Elfattah
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Assessment of Heavy Metals Content of Hand Dug Wells in Shasha Market, South Western, Nigeria
The presence of heavy metals in potable water can cause serious health issues when consumed by humans. Hence, the objective of this paper is to assess the of heavy metals content of hand dug wells in Shasha market, Akure, South Western Nigeria were ...
O. M. Ojo
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Cisterns to Collect Non-Potable Water for Domestic Use
This paper discusses the implementation of cisterns for collecting non-potable water in regions with limited groundwater resources, focusing on Florida.
R. A. Bucklin
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Availability, coverage, and access to the potable water supply in Oyo State Nigeria
This research centered on investigating the availability, coverage, and access to potable water supply in Oyo State, Nigeria. Relevant data was sourced from the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Abuja, and analyses were carried out using both ...
Habeeb Solihu, Solomon Olakunle Bilewu
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