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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Water Resource Management
  • Civil Engineering

Background:

  • Drought poses significant challenges to water utilities worldwide.
  • Maintaining water supply, quality, and reliability is critical for public health and economic stability.
  • Proactive measures are essential for effective drought mitigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline available measures for utilities to mitigate drought.
  • To support the enhancement of water supply, quality, and reliability.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview of drought management strategies for water utilities.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing drought mitigation strategies.
  • Analysis of water management techniques.
  • Case study examination of successful utility interventions.

Main Results:

  • A range of technical and managerial measures can be employed by utilities.
  • Strategies focus on demand management, supply augmentation, and infrastructure improvements.
  • Effective implementation enhances resilience to water scarcity.

Conclusions:

  • Utilities have diverse options to combat drought effects.
  • Proactive planning and diverse strategies are key to ensuring water security.
  • Investment in drought mitigation measures is vital for long-term water resource sustainability.