Water Science & Technology · 2005 · 55 citations · 9 references
Natural ResourcesUrban PlanningWater Resources ManagementEnvironmental Impact AssessmentUrban HydrologyWater Resources PlanningUrban Hydrologic ModelingUrban Water BalanceUrban Water SystemsWater ManagementWater Resource AssessmentWater Resources Impact AssessmentInfrastructure Life-cycle PlanningUrban Water AssessmentUrban Water CycleUrban Water Impact AssessmentWater Cycle ModelingWater Supply PlanningWater Use Impact AssessmentWater-use Simulation
This paper presents the water and contaminant daily simulation model of the total water cycle, called UVQ. The model has been developed to provide a means for rapidly assessing conventional and nonconventional approaches to providing water supply, stormwater and wastewater services to urban allotments, neighbourhoods and study areas. The model is placed the context of other such models developed internationally through a brief literature review. This is followed by a description of the model and output examples, which is used to illustrate the utility of the model. UVQ is an effective preliminary assessment tool for determining the impacts of urban development options on the total water cycle, as well as the performance of a wide range of non-conventional demand and supply side management techniques. It compliments other aspects of an environmental assessment of options, along with more traditional aspects such as infrastructure costing.
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