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  • Environmental science
  • Urban planning
  • Civil engineering

Background:

  • Urban water infrastructure and management institutions have evolved over two centuries.
  • Current systems face significant stress due to water scarcity and evolving societal needs.
  • Traditional focus on service cost is insufficient for modern urban water challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the need for re-evaluating existing urban water management frameworks.
  • To emphasize the necessity of research and development for sustainable urban water systems.
  • To address the growing pressures on urban water infrastructure.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of historical urban water management.
  • Analysis of current stressors including water scarcity.
  • Identification of research and development needs.

Main Results:

  • Urban water systems are under unprecedented stress.
  • Existing management paradigms require re-examination.
  • Technological and strategic innovations are essential.

Conclusions:

  • Future urban water systems require a paradigm shift.
  • Investment in new technologies and management strategies is vital.
  • Ensuring future societal needs depends on adapting water infrastructure.