title: A changing framework for urban water systems.
abstract: Urban water infrastructure and the institutions responsible for its management have gradually evolved over the past two centuries. Today, they are under increasing stress as water scarcity and a growing recognition of the importance of factors other than the cost of service provision are forcing a reexamination of long-held ideas. Research and development that supports new technological approaches and more effective management strategies are needed to ensure that the emerging framework for urban water systems will meet future societal needs.
authors: Eawag Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science & Technology , Dübendorf, CH 8600 Switzerland.
authors: Janet G
authors: JG
authors: Hering
authors: T David
authors: TD
authors: Waite
authors: Richard G
authors: RG
authors: Luthy
authors: Jörg E
authors: JE
authors: Drewes
authors: David L
authors: DL
authors: Sedlak
mesh_terms: D002947:Cities; D012498:Sanitary Engineering; D012623:Seawater; D014865:Waste Disposal, Fluid; D062065:Wastewater; D018508:Water Purification / Q000379:methods; D014881:Water Supply
chemical_list: D062065:Wastewater