Removing The Invisibility Cloak Of Water | The Role Of Policy In Protecting Water Quality
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Removing The Invisibility Cloak Of Water
By Dr. Peter Prevos, Manager of Data Science at Coliban Water, and Dr. Amir Cahn, PhD, CEO of the SWAN - The Smart Water Networks Forum
Water utilities are facing an important dilemma. By striving to make water invisible so that customers can use our services without disruption, water exists in the background of daily life. Invisible water, however, fosters a low level of consumer involvement and marketability. As a result, tap water is severely undervalued based on its price, availability, and delivery complexity. Thus, if we want to confront the critical challenges of aging assets, climate change, and water rate increases, the era of water invisibility must end.
How can we accomplish this?
The Role Of Policy In Protecting Water Quality
While past water policy frameworks were essential to building a more secure future for water quality and public health, more work must be done.
Businesses, governments, and communities can all play a role in safeguarding water quality by embracing a multifaceted policy framework that integrates modern technology with a focus on mitigating public health risks. Let's explore this analysis on exactly how water quality affects public health, how policy has shaped modern water quality, and what types of policies will be needed in the future.
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