How do we improve our modelling of water resource availability for people and the environment?
Background
Clean and plentiful water underpins human activity and supports natural ecosystems. A robust evidence base is required to develop policy to ensure there is a plentiful supply of water in the long term and to significantly enhance the quality of water available to all forms of life.
Next steps
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Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Related UKRI funded projects
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Pywr-WREW, a Water Resources model for England and Wales built in Python water resources simulation system
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Funded by: STFC
Why might this be relevant?
The project specifically addresses the improvement of water resource modeling for England and Wales, providing evidence and a new model for policy development.
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Water System Resilience (ARCC-Water)
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Why might this be relevant?
The project aims to develop analysis tools and data on climate change and future demand to enhance the resilience of the UK water system, which directly addresses the question of improving water resource availability.
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Robust and transparent planning and operation of water resource infrastructure
Ensuring a reliable and safe supply of water is essential for the socioeconomic and environmental sustainability of our society. In the UK, several water companies are responsible for supplying clean water to industrial ...
Funded by: EPSRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on developing mathematical models to improve water resource management, addressing the question directly.