Book contents
- Impact of Urban Floods on Water Quality
- International Hydrology Series
- Impact of Urban Floods on Water Quality
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Contributors
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- 1 Urbanisation Process and Urban Water Challenges
- 2 General Approaches on Urban Water Challenges
- 3 Integrating Water Quality in Urban Flood Risk Management
- 4 Impacts of Urban Drainage Management on Water Quality Following Extreme Rainfall
- 5 Online Forecast Model for Urban Flooding and Induced Water Contamination
- 6 Identifying the Contaminant Levels in River Floods That Occurred in the Past
- 7 Coping with Water Supply and Water Quality Problems during Floods and Their Management
- 8 Impact of Urban Flooding on Water Quality in India with Special Reference to Mumbai
- 9 The 2016 Seine River Flood and Its Impacts to the Paris Sanitation System and on the River’s Water Quality
- 10 “The Sponge City” Initiative in China
- Conclusions
- Index
- References
2 - General Approaches on Urban Water Challenges
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 23 October 2025
Book contents
- Impact of Urban Floods on Water Quality
- International Hydrology Series
- Impact of Urban Floods on Water Quality
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Contributors
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- 1 Urbanisation Process and Urban Water Challenges
- 2 General Approaches on Urban Water Challenges
- 3 Integrating Water Quality in Urban Flood Risk Management
- 4 Impacts of Urban Drainage Management on Water Quality Following Extreme Rainfall
- 5 Online Forecast Model for Urban Flooding and Induced Water Contamination
- 6 Identifying the Contaminant Levels in River Floods That Occurred in the Past
- 7 Coping with Water Supply and Water Quality Problems during Floods and Their Management
- 8 Impact of Urban Flooding on Water Quality in India with Special Reference to Mumbai
- 9 The 2016 Seine River Flood and Its Impacts to the Paris Sanitation System and on the River’s Water Quality
- 10 “The Sponge City” Initiative in China
- Conclusions
- Index
- References
Summary
Chapter 2 provides a comprehensive overview within the constraints of urban water management evolution. The chapter navigates through historical periods, including the municipal sanitary engineering period, stormwater quantity regulation period, and sustainable development period, showcasing the transitions in addressing urban water challenges. It delves into the strategies employed during each phase, outlining the progression from traditional approaches to contemporary sustainable practices. The chapter also examines the evolution of terminology related to urban drainage and elucidates various types of urban drainage systems. Furthermore, it explores the significance of low impact development (LID) facilities in controlling urban runoff, emphasising their role in sustainable water management. The management of flood risk is a focal point of the chapter, with insights into strategies and practices employed globally, offering a comparative analysis of flood risk management approaches in selected countries.
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