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Water Security

Offered By: Australian Water School via YouTube

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Hydrology Courses Sustainability Courses Water Security Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the critical role of water reuse and desalination in ensuring water security through this 53-minute webinar presented by Neil Power from the Australian Water School. Gain insights from Power's 43 years of experience in the water industry, including 18 years focused on desalination and water reuse. Examine the legitimate applications of these technologies to support traditional water supplies, aiming to provide affordable water without subjecting customers to periodic rationing. Delve into topics such as water recycling, global water balance, sustainability of interlinking rivers and desalination plants, potential benefits of recycled water in the Murray-Darling Basin, water usage patterns, cost allocation, and drawdowns. Analyze case studies from various regions, including India, to understand the practical implications of water security strategies.

Syllabus

Introduction
Water Security
Water Recycling
Desalination
John Radcliff
Is interlinking rivers and a desalination plant sustainable
Can recycled water help in the MurrayDarling Basin
How much water is being used
Global water balance
Who pays
Drawdowns
India
John
Neil


Taught by

Australian Water School

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