Urban water reuse: handbook

part 1. Introduction to water reuse -- part 2. Urban water reuse and sanitary -- part 3. Urban water reuse options -- part 4. Water reuse regulations -- part 5. Environmental and ecological impacts/benefits -- part 6. Social and cultural aspects -- part 7. Economical aspects of water reuse -- part 8. Water reuse systems and technologies -- part 9. Water reuse risk and impact analysis -- part 10. Water reuse management and monitoring -- part 11. Natural wetlands and wetland plants -- part 12. Water reuse and artificial wetlands -- part 13. Rainwater harvesting in cities -- part 14. Water reuse specific applications -- part 15. Water reuse in climatically and physically different regions -- part 16. Water reuse case studies -- part 17. Impacts of climate change, mitigation, and adaption on water reuse -- part 18. Sustainable water reuse and outlooks.

Examining the current literature, research, and relevant case studies, presented by a team of international experts, the Urban Water Reuse Handbook discusses the pros and cons of water reuse and explores new and alternative methods for obtaining a sustainable water supply. The book defines water reuse guidelines, describes the historical and current development of water reuse, and includes previously implemented methodologies and practices relevant to urban wastewater treatment. It considers the sustainability of water resources and supply systems in both urban and rural areas. The book discusses the advantages of water reuse (reduced water consumption, cost-savings, a secure groundwater replenishment source, and a long-term water supply) and outlines the disadvantages (a build-up of chemical pollutants in the soil, the probable contamination of groundwater attributed to reclaimed water, and possible human health risks related to the presence of viruses and bacteria). It also proposes ethical and cultural considerations, discusses the economic and environmental performance of water systems relevant to water reuse, and outlines associated methods and strategies that can address problems of water scarcity. In addition, this handbook addresses: Constructed wetlands in surrounding urban areas; Water reuse in specific regions, coastal areas, cold regions, arid zones; Application of wastewater for hydroelectric power generation; Traditional systems of water reuse; Combining harvesting systems and water reuse structures; Warning systems for wastewater access control; Public participation and implementation issues; Groundwater recharge by unconventional water; Urban water reuse policy

Examining the current literature, research, and relevant case studies, presented by a team of international experts, the Urban Water Reuse Handbook discusses the pros and cons of water reuse and explores new and alternative methods for obtaining a sustainable water supply. The book defines water reuse guidelines, describes the historical and current development of water reuse, and includes previously implemented methodologies and practices relevant to urban wastewater treatment. It considers the sustainability of water resources and supply systems in both urban and rural areas. The book discusses the advantages of water reuse (reduced water consumption, cost-savings, a secure groundwater replenishment source, and a long-term water supply) and outlines the disadvantages (a build-up of chemical pollutants in the soil, the probable contamination of groundwater attributed to reclaimed water, and possible human health risks related to the presence of viruses and bacteria). It also proposes ethical and cultural considerations, discusses the economic and environmental performance of water systems relevant to water reuse, and outlines associated methods and strategies that can address problems of water scarcity. In addition, this handbook addresses: Constructed wetlands in surrounding urban areas; Water reuse in specific regions, coastal areas, cold regions, arid zones; Application of wastewater for hydroelectric power generation; Traditional systems of water reuse; Combining harvesting systems and water reuse structures; Warning systems for wastewater access control; Public participation and implementation issues; Groundwater recharge by unconventional water; Urban water reuse policy

Front Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Editor -- Contributors -- Part I Introduction to Water Reuse -- Chapter 1 Water Shortages -- Chapter 2 Urbanization and Water Reuse -- Chapter 3 Energy and Water Reuse -- Chapter 4 Water Reuse and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems -- Part II Urban Water Reuse and Sanitary -- Chapter 5 Reused Urban Water Microbiology -- Chapter 6 Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in Wastewater: Implications for Urban Water Reuse -- Chapter 7 Escherichia coli in Urban Water -- Part III Urban Water Reuse Options -- Chapter 8 Water Quality Issues in Urban Water -- Chapter 9 Reuse, Potable Water, and Possibilities -- Chapter 10 Urban Water Reuse in Agriculture -- Chapter 11 Urban Water Reuse in Industry -- Chapter 12 Water Recycling in the Textile Industry: A Holistic Approach from In-Field Experimentation to Impact on Production -- Chapter 13 Criterion, Indices, and Classification of Water Quality and Water Reuse Options -- Part IV Water Reuse Regulations -- Chapter 14 Water Reuse Guidelines for Agriculture -- Chapter 15 Water Reuse Guidelines for Industry -- Chapter 16 Water Reuse Guidelines for Recreation -- Chapter 17 State Legislation on Water Reuse -- Part V Environmental and Ecological Impacts/Benefits -- Chapter 18 Water Reuse Environmental Benefits -- Chapter 19 Ecological Impact of Water Reuse -- Chapter 20 Environmental Impact Assessment: An Application to Urban Water Reuse -- Chapter 21 Environmental Impact Assessment for Urban Water Reuse: Tool for Sustainable Development -- Part VI Social and Cultural Aspects -- Chapter 22 Water Recycling and Community -- Chapter 23 Ethical and Cultural Dimensions of Water Reuse: Islamic Perspectives -- Chapter 24 Ethical and Cultural Dimensions of Water Reuse in Global Aspects.