Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Quality of Water01:19

Quality of Water

In concrete preparation, the quality of water is paramount as it affects the strength and durability of the concrete. Potable water is usually preferred; however, it must not have excessive sodium or potassium to prevent compromising the concrete's integrity. Water quality is typically evaluated based on impurities such as dissolved solids, chlorides, and sulfates, and its pH value is ideally between 6 and 8. Even slightly acidic natural water may be acceptable unless it contains harmful...
Design Example: Analyzing Capacity Contours for Flood Risk Assessment01:17

Design Example: Analyzing Capacity Contours for Flood Risk Assessment

Flood risk assessment involves careful planning and analysis to ensure the safety of communities near water retention structures. Capacity contours are a vital tool in this process, as they illustrate the potential spread of water at specific levels in a given area. In the context of building a bund across a small valley, these contours play a critical role in evaluating the safety of nearby residential areas.In this example, the bund is intended to store stormwater in the valley. The engineers...
Testing Water Quality01:14

Testing Water Quality

When the quality of water for concrete preparation is uncertain, its impact on the setting time of cement and compressive strength of mortar is assessed by comparison with de-ionized or distilled water benchmarks. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) C1602 requires the setting times to be within 90 minutes of the control, British Standard (BS) 3146:1980 allows a 30-minute variance in the initial setting, while British Standards European Norm (BS EN) 1008 specifies initial setting...
Design Example: Sustainability in Concrete Building01:26

Design Example: Sustainability in Concrete Building

As the construction industry moves towards more eco-friendly practices, concrete's adaptability and its ability to incorporate sustainable features make it a key material in the drive towards greener building solutions.
There are multiple approaches to achieve sustainability in a commercial concrete building. For instance, construct a concrete parking area under the building, utilizing pervious concrete paver blocks in open areas to facilitate rainwater collection through an underground cistern.
Microbial Wastewater Treatment01:30

Microbial Wastewater Treatment

Microbial communities in aquatic ecosystems play a key role in the natural breakdown of contaminants introduced through domestic and industrial effluents. Acting as biological catalysts, these microbes change and mineralize a wide range of organic and inorganic pollutants under different redox conditions.In oxygen-rich surface waters, aerobic heterotrophs lead organic matter breakdown, using oxygen as the terminal electron acceptor to efficiently oxidize substrates to carbon dioxide and water.
Waterproofing and Anti-Bacterial Admixtures in Concrete01:22

Waterproofing and Anti-Bacterial Admixtures in Concrete

Concrete's susceptibility to water absorption is due to the capillary action within the pores of its hydrated cement paste. This action draws water in, creating the need for waterproofing admixtures to prevent such penetration. The efficacy of these admixtures is contingent upon the water pressure, with variations arising from different conditions such as rain, capillary rise, or hydrostatic pressure in structures intended to hold water.
Waterproofing admixtures render concrete hydrophobic,...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Feasibility of delivering foot and ankle surgical courses in a partnership in Eastern, Central and Sothern Africa.

BMC medical education·2022
Same author

Water Sensitive Cities Index: A diagnostic tool to assess water sensitivity and guide management actions.

Water research·2020
Same author

Water Sensitive Cities Index: A diagnostic tool to assess water sensitivity and guide management actions.

Water research X·2020
Same author

An interdisciplinary and catchment approach to enhancing urban flood resilience: a Melbourne case.

Philosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences·2020
Same author

Modelling transitions in urban water systems.

Water research·2017
Same author

Towards water sensitive cities in Asia: an interdisciplinary journey.

Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research·2017
Same journal

Pyrolysis temperature shapes the structure and filtration capacity of spent-coffee-ground biochar for 1-μm microplastics and bacteria removal from wastewater.

Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research·2026
Same journal

Effect of cooling and cover material on the performance of a solar humidification-dehumidification system used for brine concentration.

Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research·2026
Same journal

Comparative multi-criteria assessment of decentralized wastewater treatment technologies for coastal tourist communities and island slaughterhouses: a design framework with uncertainty analysis for Latin America.

Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research·2026
Same journal

An improved relative frequency method for flood season partitioning.

Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research·2026
Same journal

Drivers of wastewater dynamics: a statistical analysis of England's large wastewater treatment works.

Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research·2026
Same journal

A review on modification of piezoelectric materials for wastewater treatment: mechanisms, applications, and future perspectives.

Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 21, 2026

Vegetated Treatment Systems for Removing Contaminants Associated with Surface Water Toxicity in Agriculture and Urban Runoff
08:49

Vegetated Treatment Systems for Removing Contaminants Associated with Surface Water Toxicity in Agriculture and Urban Runoff

Published on: May 15, 2017

The water sensitive city: principles for practice.

T H F Wong1, R R Brown

  • 1EDAW, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia. tony.wong@edaw.com

Water Science and Technology : a Journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research
|August 7, 2009
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Transforming cities into Water Sensitive Cities requires a fundamental shift in urban water management, focusing on diverse water sources, ecosystem services, and socio-political capital for resilience.

More Related Videos

Watershed Planning within a Quantitative Scenario Analysis Framework
12:44

Watershed Planning within a Quantitative Scenario Analysis Framework

Published on: July 24, 2016

Mesocosm-Scale Constructed Wetland Design for Wastewater Treatment
08:24

Mesocosm-Scale Constructed Wetland Design for Wastewater Treatment

Published on: May 2, 2025

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 21, 2026

Vegetated Treatment Systems for Removing Contaminants Associated with Surface Water Toxicity in Agriculture and Urban Runoff
08:49

Vegetated Treatment Systems for Removing Contaminants Associated with Surface Water Toxicity in Agriculture and Urban Runoff

Published on: May 15, 2017

Watershed Planning within a Quantitative Scenario Analysis Framework
12:44

Watershed Planning within a Quantitative Scenario Analysis Framework

Published on: July 24, 2016

Mesocosm-Scale Constructed Wetland Design for Wastewater Treatment
08:24

Mesocosm-Scale Constructed Wetland Design for Wastewater Treatment

Published on: May 2, 2025

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Urban Planning
  • Water Management

Background:

  • Climate change necessitates enhanced urban water supply resilience.
  • Current urban water management often relies on conventional approaches, hindering transformation.
  • A shift to Water Sensitive Cities requires re-evaluating the hydro-social contract.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To overview emerging research and practices in system resilience and sustainable urban water management.
  • To propose key pillars for developing and practicing Water Sensitive Cities.
  • To present international examples of water-sensitive approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of system resilience and sustainable urban water management principles.
  • Analysis of case studies from Australia and Singapore.
  • Conceptual framework development for Water Sensitive Cities.

Main Results:

  • Three pillars are essential for Water Sensitive Cities: diverse water sources with varied infrastructure, integrated ecosystem services, and robust socio-political capital.
  • No city is fully Water Sensitive, but leaders exist in specific attributes.
  • Examples highlight practical applications of water-sensitive principles.

Conclusions:

  • Achieving Water Sensitive Cities demands a holistic approach integrating infrastructure, environment, and social aspects.
  • Overcoming inertia in conventional water management is crucial for sustainable urban futures.
  • International collaboration and learning from leading cities can accelerate the transition.