Ensuring Uninterrupted Water Supply During Flooding: Practical Strategies and Field Experiences for Raw and Purified Water StorageAuthor: Dr. Ho...
Published on by Hossein Ataei Far, Deputy Manager of the Research, Technology Development, and Industry Relations Center at NWWEC
Author: Dr. Hossein Ataei Far
The following are case studies on field experiences and practical strategies for raw and purified water storage:
**Jakarta, Indonesia** 🌧️
- **Application**: Urban areas with frequent flooding.
- **Design**: Underground storage tanks with automated pumping systems.
- **Benefit**: Prevents contamination during floods and ensures a stable water supply through dynamic management of storage levels.
**London, UK** 🚇
- **Application**: Areas at risk of river flooding.
- **Design**: Thames Water Ring Main – an underground tunnel system.
- **Benefit**: Provides robust water distribution and storage, protecting against river flooding and ensuring continuous supply.
### 4. **Practical Guide to Climate-Resilient Water Supply Infrastructure (Asian Development Bank, 2020)**
**Raised Foundations** 🏢
- **Application**: Flood-prone regions.
- **Design**: Water treatment plants and storage facilities on raised platforms.
- **Benefit**: Keeps critical infrastructure above floodwaters, ensuring continuous operation.
**Protective Barriers** 🛡️
- **Application**: Areas with high flood risk.
- **Design**: Floodwalls and levees around water infrastructure.
- **Benefit**: Shields facilities from floodwaters, maintaining water quality and supply.
**Automated Systems** 🤖
- **Application**: Urban and rural areas with variable flood risks.
- **Design**: Sensors and automated valves for real-time control of water flow and storage.
- **Benefit**: Allows for dynamic management of water resources during floods, ensuring uninterrupted supply.
### References:
1. **UNESCO (2021)**.
2. **International Water Association (2022)**.
3. **World Bank (2021)**.
4. **Asian Development Bank (2020)**.
5. **PUB Singapore (2020)**.
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