further research is required on the level to which this option should be applied. For example, evidence on a level of treatment, scale of application and broader wastewater management impacts would inform a recommendation. Similarly, we considered whether additional infrastructure connectivity and optimisation is required (ref. WIO1). a range of smaller-scale projects has been identified, longer-term uncertainty on the of large-scale connections prevented a clear recommendation on this. Building major new dams as a long-term strategy to increase water security is not recommended (ref. WSA2). Evidence suggests that stream flows in Victorian catchments are likely to decrease with climatic variation. Opportunities to site dams with suitable yields for major water supply augmentation are very limited and would require consideration of environmental impacts. INSIGHT: Governance and the water cycle city? The objectives of water management have changed over time from securing large quantities of water to supply growing cities, to minimising public health safety risks through wastewater management, to mitigating flood impacts by providing drainage, and more recently to incorporating principles of environmental sustainability. Recognising interdependencies of the water cycle is important in water management planning. Research suggests that we are in the phase of the cycle city’, defined as ‘water conserving available water resources while actively considering a diverse range of new supply sources to meet fit-for-purpose uses. This means, for example, considering how to optimally match rainfall stormwater, groundwater, recycled water, greywater and desalinated water resources to household, irrigation and industrial demands. is growing interest in solutions to secure water resources as cities around the world grapple with growing populations, environmental degradation and the broader impacts of climate change. However, research drawing on information from Australia, New Zealand and Canada also indicates that in moving towards a total water cycle approach to urban water management, institutional barriers present a major hurdle to overcome. This is because institutional arrangements generally reflect water management objectives such as ‘older’ large-scale, centralised water supply and a conservative approach through risk-free preferences. forward, however, and considering the significant investments required for major water supply augmentation, governance arrangements that enable informed community debate, innovation and adaptability are more likely to lead to environmentally sustainable and approaches to water management that may begin to fully realise the vision of the water cycle city. In some cases this may mean localised solutions that increase resilience while utilising available water resources.
further research is required on the level to which this option should be applied. For example, evidence on a level of treatment, scale of application and broader wastewater management impacts would inform a recommendation. Similarly, we considered whether additional infrastructure connectivity and optimisation is required (ref. WIO1). a range of smaller-scale projects has been identified, longer-term uncertainty on the of large-scale connections prevented a clear recommendation on this. Building major new dams as a long-term strategy to increase water security is not recommended (ref. WSA2). Evidence suggests that stream flows in Victorian catchments are likely to decrease with climatic variation. Opportunities to site dams with suitable yields for major water supply augmentation are very limited and would require consideration of environmental impacts. INSIGHT: Governance and the water cycle city? The objectives of water management have changed over time from securing large quantities of water to supply growing cities, to minimising public health safety risks through wastewater management, to mitigating flood impacts by providing drainage, and more recently to incorporating principles of environmental sustainability. Recognising interdependencies of the water cycle is important in water management planning. Research suggests that we are in the phase of the ‘water cycle city’, defined as conserving available water resources while actively considering a diverse range of new supply sources to meet fit-for-purpose uses. This means, for example, considering how to optimally match rainfall stormwater, groundwater, recycled water, greywater and desalinated water resources to household, irrigation and industrial demands. is growing interest in solutions to secure water resources as cities around the world grapple with growing populations, environmental degradation and the broader impacts of climate change. However, research drawing on information from Australia, New Zealand and Canada also indicates that in moving towards a total water cycle approach to urban water management, institutional barriers present a major hurdle to overcome. This is because institutional arrangements generally reflect ‘older’ water management objectives such as large-scale, centralised water supply and a conservative approach through risk-free preferences. forward, however, and considering the significant investments required for major water supply augmentation, governance arrangements that enable informed community debate, innovation and adaptability are more likely to lead to environmentally sustainable and approaches to water management that may begin to fully realise the vision of the water cycle city. In some cases this may mean localised solutions that increase resilience while utilising available water resources.
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