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Chein-Chi Chang1, Kimberly DiGiovanni, Ying Mei
1Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, Hohhot 010051, China.
Summary
This review highlights 2015 sustainability research in water and wastewater management. Key areas include sustainable utilities, resource management, green infrastructure, treatment, life cycle assessment, energy, and asset management.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Water Management
- Sustainable Engineering
Background:
- Selected 2015 publications on sustainability in the water and wastewater sector are reviewed.
- The review addresses critical aspects of sustainable practices and their applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of recent advancements in sustainability within water and wastewater management.
- To consolidate research findings across diverse sub-fields of sustainable water practices.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of selected 2015 publications.
- Thematic organization of research findings into key areas of sustainability.
Main Results:
- Coverage of sustainable water and wastewater utilities.
- Analysis of sustainable water resources management strategies.
- Discussion on stormwater and green infrastructure innovations.
- Examination of sustainability in wastewater treatment processes.
- Overview of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) applications in the sector.
- Exploration of sustainability and energy nexus in the wastewater industry.
- Consideration of sustainability and asset management principles.
Conclusions:
- The reviewed literature indicates a growing focus on integrated sustainability approaches in water and wastewater management.
- Further research is needed to optimize LCA applications and energy-efficient solutions for enhanced sustainability.
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