Sufficient freshwater is needed for water dependent sectors such as agriculture, nature,
drinking water, and industry. However, even in low-lying, flood prone countries like the …

Recent impactful hydrometeorological events, on both the extreme wet and dry side of the
spectrum, remind policymakers and citizens that climate change is a reality and that a shift in …

Groundwater models are a valuable tool in optimising the decisions influencing groundwater
flow. Spatially distributed models represent the groundwater level in the entire area from …

The reuse of reclaimed wastewater is increasingly recognized as a viable alternative water
source for irrigation. Its application, whether direct or indirect, impacts several …

Encouraging the implementation of non-conventional water resources (NCWR) is a
fundamental strategy to face the future challenges due to urban population growth and …

Managed phreatic zone recharge with marginal water, using (existing) drainage systems,
raises the water table and increases water availability for crops. This is a newly developed …

Bacteria (including disinfection-and antibiotic-resistant bacteria) are abundant in the
consumer water cycle, where they may cause disease, and lead to biofouling and …

This research examined the water dependencies and associated risks in Dutch industries by
focusing on three main aspects: the geographical distribution of industrial clusters relative to …

Subsurface irrigation by recharging shallow phreatic aquifers to raise the water table allows
treated wastewater and other marginal water to be used in irrigation, without directly …

Contrary to the 'make-use-dispose'linearity of conventional management, circular economy
design principles have been proposed as a resource management alternative that reduces …