Integrated Water Resources Management in Water-Scarce Regions : Water Harvesting, Groundwater Desalination and Water Reuse in Namibia.
Liehr, Stefan.
Integrated Water Resources Management in Water-Scarce Regions : Water Harvesting, Groundwater Desalination and Water Reuse in Namibia. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (276 pages)
Cover -- Copyright -- Contents -- Abbreviations -- Authors -- Preface -- Greeting remarks -- Chapter 1: Integrated water resources management (IWRM) in water-scarce regions - from theory to implementation -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Concept and History of IWRM -- 1.3 IWRM: From Boundary Object to Epistemic Object and an Approach Based on Case Studies -- 1.4 Structure of this Book -- References -- Chapter 2: Conditions and challenges of Namibia's water resources management -- Chapter 2.1 Geographic conditions of central-northern Namibia -- 2.1.1 Introduction to Namibia -- 2.1.2 Introduction to Central-Northern Namibia -- References -- Chapter 2.2 Water supply infrastructure and sanitation in central-northern Namibia -- 2.2.1 Introduction -- 2.2.2 Sanitation -- 2.2.3 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2.3 Water governance in Namibia: Progress in and challenges of putting IWRM into practice -- 2.3.1 Namibian Water Governance: From 'Command and Control' to a Participatory Approach -- 2.3.2 Key Stakeholders in Namibia's Water Sector -- 2.3.3 Governance Challenges in Namibia's Water Sector -- References -- Chapter 3: Sanitation and water reuse -- Chapter 3.1 Integrated systemic approach -- 3.1.1 Introduction -- 3.1.2 Concept Development and Interdependencies of the System's Components -- 3.1.3 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3.2 Collection, transport and treatment -- 3.2.1 Introduction -- 3.2.2 Sewage Collection -- 3.2.3 Sewage Transport -- 3.2.4 Wastewater and Sludge Treatment -- 3.2.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3.3 Water reuse for agricultural irrigation -- 3.3.1 Introduction -- 3.3.2 Irrigation Water Demand and Supply -- 3.3.3 Quality of Irrigation Water -- 3.3.4 Crop Production, Yields, and Soil -- 3.3.5 Financial and Institutional Aspects -- 3.3.6 Conclusions -- References. Chapter 3.4 Social aspects of new sanitation infrastructure -- 3.4.1 Dynamics and Setting - Urban Sanitation in Namibia -- 3.4.2 A Demand-responsive Approach as the Conceptual Framework -- 3.4.3 Adoption and Use Patterns of the Communities -- 3.4.4 Impacts -- 3.4.5 Conclusions: Challenges and Prospects for Multiplication -- References -- Chapter 3.5 Economic viability, tariffs and financing options -- 3.5.1 Investment -- 3.5.2 Operation/Maintenance Costs and Revenues -- 3.5.3 Reinvestments and Costs Per Cubic Metre -- 3.5.4 Financing Options -- References -- Chapter 3.6 Management, commitment, responsibilities, professional training -- 3.6.1 Introduction -- 3.6.2 Management of the Sanitation Facilities -- 3.6.3 Management of the Water Reclamation Plant -- 3.6.4 Management of the Irrigation Site -- 3.6.5 Development of a Tariff System -- 3.6.6 Ensuring Sustainable Operation -- 3.6.7 Conclusions -- Chapter 3.7 Evaluation of sustainability -- 3.7.1 Introduction -- 3.7.2 Methodology -- 3.7.3 Results and Discussion -- 3.7.4 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3.8 Conclusions -- Chapter 4: Rain- and floodwater harvesting -- Chapter 4.1 Rain- and floodwater harvesting for horticulture - the approaches -- 4.1.1 Introduction to Rain- and Floodwater Harvesting -- 4.1.2 Household Approach for Rainwater Harvesting -- 4.1.3 Communal Approach to Rainwater Harvesting -- 4.1.4 Communal Approach to Floodwater Harvesting -- 4.1.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4.2 Technical conditions for rain- and floodwater harvesting in central-northern Namibia -- 4.2.1 Introduction -- 4.2.2 Technical Conditions for Rainwater Harvesting -- 4.2.3 Technical Conditions for Floodwater Harvesting -- 4.2.4 Research on Options for Water Use -- 4.2.5 Conclusions -- References. Chapter 4.3 Social adoption, experiences and constraints of small-scale horticulture with harvested rain- and floodwater -- 4.3.1 Introduction -- 4.3.2 Methodology and Process -- 4.3.3 Results and Discussion -- 4.3.4 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 4.4 Benefits, effects on the regional economy, and financing options for rain- and floodwater harvesting -- 4.4.1 Introduction -- 4.4.2 Benefits of Rain- and Floodwater Harvesting -- 4.4.3 Economic Evaluation -- 4.4.4 Impacts on the Regional Economy -- 4.4.5 Financing Options -- 4.4.6 Scaling up Rain and Floodwater Harvesting in Central-Northern Namibia -- 4.4.7 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 4.5 Agricultural and hydrological issues of rain- and floodwater harvesting -- 4.5.1 Introduction -- 4.5.2 Agricultural Issues of Rain- and Floodwater Harvesting -- 4.5.3 Impact on the Hydrological Cycle -- 4.5.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4.6 Governance and capacity development: main pillars for implementing rain- and floodwater harvesting techniques in horticulture -- 4.6.1 Introduction -- 4.6.2 Methodology -- 4.6.3 Results of Activities to Develop Governance -- 4.6.4 Results of Capacity Development Activities -- 4.6.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 4.7 Evaluation of sustainability -- 4.7.1 Introduction -- 4.7.2 Methodology -- 4.7.3 Evaluation Results and Discussion -- 4.7.4 Synopsis of Evaluation Results and Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 4.8 Rain- and floodwater harvesting in central-northern Namibia: conclusions -- 4.8.1 Technical and Organisational Approach to Rain- and Floodwater Harvesting -- 4.8.2 Sustainability and Impacts of Rain- and Floodwater Harvesting -- 4.8.3 Capacity Development and Governance - Prerequisites for Successful Implementation -- 4.8.4 Rain- and Floodwater Harvesting - Evaluation of Research Results -- References. Chapter 5: Small-scale solar-powered groundwater desalination -- Chapter 5.1 Approach and feasibility study -- 5.1.1 Background -- 5.1.2 Selecting Sites and Technologies -- 5.1.3 Operational Concept -- 5.1.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5.2 Comprehensive technological results after three years of on-site operation -- 5.2.1 Introduction -- 5.2.2 Reverse Osmosis -- 5.2.3 Membrane Distillation -- 5.2.4 Humidification-dehumidification -- 5.2.5 Multi-stage Desalination -- 5.2.6 Water Quality -- 5.2.7 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5.3 Social and health aspects of local water supply using desalination techniques -- 5.3.1 Adoption of and Access to a New and Safe Water Source in Rural Areas -- 5.3.2 Study Objectives and Design -- 5.3.3 Results - Everyday Practices, Affordability and Health Aspects -- 5.3.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5.4 Economic viability and financing options -- 5.4.1 Introduction -- 5.4.2 Approach -- 5.4.3 Results and Discussion -- 5.4.4 Financing Options -- 5.4.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5.5 Environmental impact -- 5.5.1 Introduction -- 5.5.2 Energy -- 5.5.3 Brine Disposal -- 5.5.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5.6 Governance and capacity development -- 5.6.1 Introduction -- 5.6.2 Governance -- 5.6.3 Capacity Development -- 5.6.4 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5.7 Sustainability assessment of the CuveWaters desalination systems -- 5.7.1 Introduction -- 5.7.2 Methodology -- 5.7.3 Results -- 5.7.4 Discussion -- 5.7.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5.8 Groundwater desalination in central-northern Namibia: conclusions -- Chapter 6: Knowledge exchange between research and practice -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Possible Hurdles for Communication -- 6.3 Cuvewaters Communication Strategy: An Overview -- 6.4 Instruments - Examples of Participtation to Overcome the Implementation Hurdle. 6.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 7: Challenges of transdisciplinary research and lessons learnt -- 7.1 Introduction - Challenges of R& -- D Projects -- 7.2 The Transdisciplinary Research Process -- 7.3 Conclusions -- References -- Acknowledgements -- Epilogue -- Index.
9781780407913
Water-supply.
Electronic books.
TD345 .I584 2018
363.61096881
Integrated Water Resources Management in Water-Scarce Regions : Water Harvesting, Groundwater Desalination and Water Reuse in Namibia. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (276 pages)
Cover -- Copyright -- Contents -- Abbreviations -- Authors -- Preface -- Greeting remarks -- Chapter 1: Integrated water resources management (IWRM) in water-scarce regions - from theory to implementation -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Concept and History of IWRM -- 1.3 IWRM: From Boundary Object to Epistemic Object and an Approach Based on Case Studies -- 1.4 Structure of this Book -- References -- Chapter 2: Conditions and challenges of Namibia's water resources management -- Chapter 2.1 Geographic conditions of central-northern Namibia -- 2.1.1 Introduction to Namibia -- 2.1.2 Introduction to Central-Northern Namibia -- References -- Chapter 2.2 Water supply infrastructure and sanitation in central-northern Namibia -- 2.2.1 Introduction -- 2.2.2 Sanitation -- 2.2.3 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2.3 Water governance in Namibia: Progress in and challenges of putting IWRM into practice -- 2.3.1 Namibian Water Governance: From 'Command and Control' to a Participatory Approach -- 2.3.2 Key Stakeholders in Namibia's Water Sector -- 2.3.3 Governance Challenges in Namibia's Water Sector -- References -- Chapter 3: Sanitation and water reuse -- Chapter 3.1 Integrated systemic approach -- 3.1.1 Introduction -- 3.1.2 Concept Development and Interdependencies of the System's Components -- 3.1.3 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3.2 Collection, transport and treatment -- 3.2.1 Introduction -- 3.2.2 Sewage Collection -- 3.2.3 Sewage Transport -- 3.2.4 Wastewater and Sludge Treatment -- 3.2.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3.3 Water reuse for agricultural irrigation -- 3.3.1 Introduction -- 3.3.2 Irrigation Water Demand and Supply -- 3.3.3 Quality of Irrigation Water -- 3.3.4 Crop Production, Yields, and Soil -- 3.3.5 Financial and Institutional Aspects -- 3.3.6 Conclusions -- References. Chapter 3.4 Social aspects of new sanitation infrastructure -- 3.4.1 Dynamics and Setting - Urban Sanitation in Namibia -- 3.4.2 A Demand-responsive Approach as the Conceptual Framework -- 3.4.3 Adoption and Use Patterns of the Communities -- 3.4.4 Impacts -- 3.4.5 Conclusions: Challenges and Prospects for Multiplication -- References -- Chapter 3.5 Economic viability, tariffs and financing options -- 3.5.1 Investment -- 3.5.2 Operation/Maintenance Costs and Revenues -- 3.5.3 Reinvestments and Costs Per Cubic Metre -- 3.5.4 Financing Options -- References -- Chapter 3.6 Management, commitment, responsibilities, professional training -- 3.6.1 Introduction -- 3.6.2 Management of the Sanitation Facilities -- 3.6.3 Management of the Water Reclamation Plant -- 3.6.4 Management of the Irrigation Site -- 3.6.5 Development of a Tariff System -- 3.6.6 Ensuring Sustainable Operation -- 3.6.7 Conclusions -- Chapter 3.7 Evaluation of sustainability -- 3.7.1 Introduction -- 3.7.2 Methodology -- 3.7.3 Results and Discussion -- 3.7.4 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3.8 Conclusions -- Chapter 4: Rain- and floodwater harvesting -- Chapter 4.1 Rain- and floodwater harvesting for horticulture - the approaches -- 4.1.1 Introduction to Rain- and Floodwater Harvesting -- 4.1.2 Household Approach for Rainwater Harvesting -- 4.1.3 Communal Approach to Rainwater Harvesting -- 4.1.4 Communal Approach to Floodwater Harvesting -- 4.1.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4.2 Technical conditions for rain- and floodwater harvesting in central-northern Namibia -- 4.2.1 Introduction -- 4.2.2 Technical Conditions for Rainwater Harvesting -- 4.2.3 Technical Conditions for Floodwater Harvesting -- 4.2.4 Research on Options for Water Use -- 4.2.5 Conclusions -- References. Chapter 4.3 Social adoption, experiences and constraints of small-scale horticulture with harvested rain- and floodwater -- 4.3.1 Introduction -- 4.3.2 Methodology and Process -- 4.3.3 Results and Discussion -- 4.3.4 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 4.4 Benefits, effects on the regional economy, and financing options for rain- and floodwater harvesting -- 4.4.1 Introduction -- 4.4.2 Benefits of Rain- and Floodwater Harvesting -- 4.4.3 Economic Evaluation -- 4.4.4 Impacts on the Regional Economy -- 4.4.5 Financing Options -- 4.4.6 Scaling up Rain and Floodwater Harvesting in Central-Northern Namibia -- 4.4.7 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 4.5 Agricultural and hydrological issues of rain- and floodwater harvesting -- 4.5.1 Introduction -- 4.5.2 Agricultural Issues of Rain- and Floodwater Harvesting -- 4.5.3 Impact on the Hydrological Cycle -- 4.5.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4.6 Governance and capacity development: main pillars for implementing rain- and floodwater harvesting techniques in horticulture -- 4.6.1 Introduction -- 4.6.2 Methodology -- 4.6.3 Results of Activities to Develop Governance -- 4.6.4 Results of Capacity Development Activities -- 4.6.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 4.7 Evaluation of sustainability -- 4.7.1 Introduction -- 4.7.2 Methodology -- 4.7.3 Evaluation Results and Discussion -- 4.7.4 Synopsis of Evaluation Results and Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 4.8 Rain- and floodwater harvesting in central-northern Namibia: conclusions -- 4.8.1 Technical and Organisational Approach to Rain- and Floodwater Harvesting -- 4.8.2 Sustainability and Impacts of Rain- and Floodwater Harvesting -- 4.8.3 Capacity Development and Governance - Prerequisites for Successful Implementation -- 4.8.4 Rain- and Floodwater Harvesting - Evaluation of Research Results -- References. Chapter 5: Small-scale solar-powered groundwater desalination -- Chapter 5.1 Approach and feasibility study -- 5.1.1 Background -- 5.1.2 Selecting Sites and Technologies -- 5.1.3 Operational Concept -- 5.1.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5.2 Comprehensive technological results after three years of on-site operation -- 5.2.1 Introduction -- 5.2.2 Reverse Osmosis -- 5.2.3 Membrane Distillation -- 5.2.4 Humidification-dehumidification -- 5.2.5 Multi-stage Desalination -- 5.2.6 Water Quality -- 5.2.7 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5.3 Social and health aspects of local water supply using desalination techniques -- 5.3.1 Adoption of and Access to a New and Safe Water Source in Rural Areas -- 5.3.2 Study Objectives and Design -- 5.3.3 Results - Everyday Practices, Affordability and Health Aspects -- 5.3.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5.4 Economic viability and financing options -- 5.4.1 Introduction -- 5.4.2 Approach -- 5.4.3 Results and Discussion -- 5.4.4 Financing Options -- 5.4.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5.5 Environmental impact -- 5.5.1 Introduction -- 5.5.2 Energy -- 5.5.3 Brine Disposal -- 5.5.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5.6 Governance and capacity development -- 5.6.1 Introduction -- 5.6.2 Governance -- 5.6.3 Capacity Development -- 5.6.4 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5.7 Sustainability assessment of the CuveWaters desalination systems -- 5.7.1 Introduction -- 5.7.2 Methodology -- 5.7.3 Results -- 5.7.4 Discussion -- 5.7.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5.8 Groundwater desalination in central-northern Namibia: conclusions -- Chapter 6: Knowledge exchange between research and practice -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Possible Hurdles for Communication -- 6.3 Cuvewaters Communication Strategy: An Overview -- 6.4 Instruments - Examples of Participtation to Overcome the Implementation Hurdle. 6.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 7: Challenges of transdisciplinary research and lessons learnt -- 7.1 Introduction - Challenges of R& -- D Projects -- 7.2 The Transdisciplinary Research Process -- 7.3 Conclusions -- References -- Acknowledgements -- Epilogue -- Index.
9781780407913
Water-supply.
Electronic books.
TD345 .I584 2018
363.61096881