Water management is an interdisciplinary field concerned with the management of water resources. Water resources are sources of water that are useful or potentially useful. Uses of water include agricultural, industrial, household, recreational and environmental activities. A successful water management program starts with developing a comprehensive water management plan. This plan should be included within existing facility operating plans.

Water management plans should provide clear information about how a facility uses water from the time it is piped in to its ultimate disposal. Knowing how water is used and what it costs enables Federal agencies to make appropriate water management decisions.

Water management is the activity of planning, developing, distributing and optimum use of water resources under defined water polices and regulations. It includes:

Management of water treatment of drinking water, industrial water, sewage or wastewater

Management of water resources Management of flood protection Management of irrigation Management of the water table

Water management includes the following functions:

water pricing and economic regulation water planning and management water markets water supply and services water quality management

Water resource management is the activity of planning, developing, distributing and managing the optimum use of water resources. It is a sub-set of water cycle management. In an ideal world, water resource management planning has regard to all the competing demands for water and seeks to allocate water on an equitable basis to satisfy all uses and demands.

What constitutes water management?

Functions of water resources management are very complex tasks and may involve many different activities conducted by many different players.

Water Allocation

Allocating water to major water users and uses, maintaining minimum levels for social and environmental use while addressing equity and development needs of society.

River basin planning

Preparing and regularly updating the Basin Plan incorporating stakeholder views on development and management priorities for the basin.

Stakeholder participation

Implementing stakeholder participation as a basis for decision making that takes into account the best interests of society and the environment in the development and use of water resources in the basin.

Pollution control

Managing pollution using polluter pays principles and appropriate incentives to reduce most important pollution problems and minimize environmental and social impact.

Monitoring

Implementing effective monitoring systems that provide essential management information and identifying and responding to infringements of laws, regulations and permits.

Economic and financial management

Applying economic and financial tools for investment, cost recovery and behavior change to support the goals of equitable access and sustainable benefits to society form water use.

Information management

Providing essential data necessary to make informed and transparent decisions and development and sustainable management of water resources in the basin.

Top 10 Water Management Techniques

Meter/Measure/Manage

Optimize Cooling Tower

Upgrade Sanitary Fixtures (High-Efficiency Toilets and Urinals, Faucet Aerators)

Eliminate Single-Pass Cooling

Incorporate Landscape Irrigation/Xeriscaping

Reduce Steam Sterilizer Tempering Water Use

Reuse Culture Water

Control Reverse Osmosis System Operation

Recover Rooftop Rainwater

Recover Air Handler Condensate

Water management is the management of water resources under set policies and regulations. Water, once an abundant natural resource, is becoming a more valuable commodity due to droughts and overuse.

Treatment of water to make it safe and acceptable for human use. Such treatment grew vastly in importance in the 20th century because of the growth of cities and development of industry and, consequently, of pollution.

Physical and chemical processes for making water suitable for human consumption and other purposes. Drinking water must be bacteriologically safe, free from toxic or harmful chemicals or substances, and comparatively free of turbidity, color, and taste-producing substances. Excessive hardness and high concentration of dissolved solids are also undesirable, particularly for boiler feed and industrial purposes. The treatment processes of greatest importance are sedimentation, coagulation, filtration, disinfection, softening, and aeration.

Water resources management is about making sure there is enough water for homes and businesses while protecting the natural environment.

what is footprint?

footprint is a complete online water and energy monitoring solution developed by iota, the commercial and innovative business arm of leading water authority South East Water.

what does footprint do?

footprint's dynamic technology can instantly and accurately identify unaccounted water and energy usage as well as irregularities in trade waste. footprint will help your business better manage risk and compliance, achieve operational efficiency and profitability and minimise carbon footprint – enhancing the value and reputation of your company.

footprint is a complete online utilities monitoring system developed by iota, the commercial and innovative business arm of leading water authority South East Water.

footprint’s dynamic technology can instantly and accurately identify unaccounted water and energy usage as well as irregularities in trade waste. Footprint’s environmental monitoring and reporting will help your business better manage risk and compliance, achieve operational efficiency and profitability and minimise carbon footprint – enhancing the value and reputation of your company.

footprint water management

Our water monitoring and reporting service is the foundation of the footprint solution. With real time data capture, footprint can instantly detect underground bursts and leaks, off peak excess usage and measure your water usage to industry benchmark standard.

Tangible results

Reduce your water bill Manage risk and compliance Improve operational efficiency and profitability Achieve environmental KPIs such as NABERS, NAGERS, Water Efficiency etc Enhance the value and reputation of your company

Industries that benefit

Mining Manufacturing Water Supply Construction Retail Trade Accommodation, Cafes and Restaurants Transportation Property and Business Services Education Health and Community Services Cultural and Recreational Services Personal and Other Services

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