25-02-24 | Zamathula Queen Sikhakhane Nwokediegwu, Ejike David Ugwuanyi, Michael Ayorinde Dada, Michael Tega Majemite, Alexander Obaigbena
This comprehensive review explores the landscape of Urban Water Management in the United States, focusing on sustainable practices aimed at addressing the challenges posed by rapid urbanization and climate change. The study identifies, analyzes, and evaluates a range of sustainable practices implemented across the country, including water efficiency measures, green infrastructure initiatives, climate change resilience strategies, and pollution mitigation efforts. Key aspects of Urban Water Management are examined, such as technological innovations, policy frameworks, and community engagement. The review highlights the importance of integrated water resources management (IWRM) and the role of stakeholders in implementing sustainable practices. Challenges and opportunities in urban water management are discussed, emphasizing the need for regulatory frameworks that balance stringency with flexibility, innovative financing mechanisms, and community engagement strategies. The review concludes with recommendations for future directions, including flexible regulation, incentive-based programs, IWRM adoption, climate-resilient policies, and cutting-edge research priorities. The insights generated contribute to the ongoing dialogue on effective water management strategies in the face of evolving urban and environmental dynamics.This comprehensive review explores the landscape of Urban Water Management in the United States, focusing on sustainable practices aimed at addressing the challenges posed by rapid urbanization and climate change. The study identifies, analyzes, and evaluates a range of sustainable practices implemented across the country, including water efficiency measures, green infrastructure initiatives, climate change resilience strategies, and pollution mitigation efforts. Key aspects of Urban Water Management are examined, such as technological innovations, policy frameworks, and community engagement. The review highlights the importance of integrated water resources management (IWRM) and the role of stakeholders in implementing sustainable practices. Challenges and opportunities in urban water management are discussed, emphasizing the need for regulatory frameworks that balance stringency with flexibility, innovative financing mechanisms, and community engagement strategies. The review concludes with recommendations for future directions, including flexible regulation, incentive-based programs, IWRM adoption, climate-resilient policies, and cutting-edge research priorities. The insights generated contribute to the ongoing dialogue on effective water management strategies in the face of evolving urban and environmental dynamics.