It is now accepted that the effects of climate change, global warming and declining rain fall, coupled with a growing population, will lead inevitably to water shortages. Therefore sustainable management of water is a key issue confronting society both in Australia and overseas. While there is a considerable body of knowledge on rainwater harvesting, wastewater treatment, desalination and even smart metering, little has been said or written about the management of the data on which water organisations base their decisions. The aim of this book is to develop a comprehensive approach to data management applicable to both urban and rural water organisations. It provides valuable insight into implementing new and application of existing techniques, methods, procedures or models that consistently limit apparent water losses. The text is consistent with the stages in the water data cycle: capture, collection, transmittal, processing, manipulation, representation and application. Case studies (histories) and examples are provided, which describe practical illustrations of some of the theoretical concepts mentioned. Author: Edgar H Johnson.

ISBN: 858258226