Sustainable Urban Water Resources Management
A special issue of Hydrology (ISSN 2306-5338). This special issue belongs to the section "Water Resources and Risk Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 40
Special Issue Editors
Interests: urban water resources; water quality; urban pollution; heavy metals; urban hydrology; urban sediment and dust
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Interests: hydrology; climate change; hydrological modelling; hydrological forecast; urban hydrology; water resources management; water quality and treatment
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Sustainable water resource management in urban areas requires a comprehensive and multidisciplinary evaluation to ensure the sustainability and resilience of water supplies. Population growth, accelerated urbanization, and the effects of climate change exert unprecedented pressure on our water systems. It is crucial to implement advanced monitoring systems and hydrological models to assess water availability and quality, enabling proactive responses to climatic challenges. Infrastructure must be modernized with smart technologies that optimize distribution and minimize losses, while the renewal of aging infrastructure is essential to maintain operational efficiency. Demand management can be improved through conservation strategies and pricing policies that promote responsible water use. Additionally, it is imperative to develop climate change adaptation strategies and protect urban ecosystems to ensure long-term sustainability. Active participation of all stakeholders, along with mechanisms for transparency and accountability, is fundamental for effective and equitable governance. This Special Issue aims to bring together renowned researchers to present the latest research and advancements in this critical field. The selected papers will cover a wide range of topics, from the assessment of water availability and quality to the design and management of resilient water infrastructures, as well as the implementation of nature-based solutions and participatory governance. Through this Special Issue, we hope to stimulate debate and collaboration among academics, professionals, and decision makers, with the goal of finding innovative and sustainable solutions to ensure water security in future cities.
We look forward to receiving your original research articles and reviews.
Prof. Dr. Carlos Alfonso Zafra Mejía
Dr. Ranjan Sarukkalige
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable water resource management
- multidisciplinary evaluation
- climate change adaptation
- hydrological models
- smart technologies
- demand management
- nature-based solutions
- participatory governance
- water security
- water pollution
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