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Problems of modern urban drainage in developing countries.

A L L Silveira1

  • 1Instituto de Pesquisas Hidráulicas, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre/RS, Brazil. andre@iph.ufrgs.br

Water Science and Technology : a Journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research
|May 7, 2002
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Summary

Developing countries face urban drainage challenges due to socio-economic factors, limiting modern solutions. Addressing these issues requires understanding unique local contexts for effective urban water management.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Urban Planning
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Urban drainage in developing countries is hindered by persistent 19th-century sanitary philosophies.
  • Limited space due to land settlement and contamination of storm runoff impede modern drainage practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key socio-economic and contextual factors inhibiting modern urban drainage solutions in developing countries.
  • To highlight the need for context-specific approaches to urban water management.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of socio-economic, legal, and environmental factors impacting urban drainage.
  • Review of dominant sanitary philosophies and technological limitations.

Main Results:

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  • Dominance of outdated sanitary philosophies and inadequate technological infrastructure.
  • Challenges posed by land settlement, storm runoff contamination, and climate-related health risks.
  • Lack of community-city administration interaction hinders progress.

Conclusions:

  • Awareness of these specific difficulties is crucial for developing appropriate and viable urban drainage solutions.
  • Context-specific strategies are essential for advancing urban water management in developing nations.