Water 21 April 2010 Modelling groundwater in Californias Central Valley

The Central Valley Hydrologic Model is being used in California’s Central Valley to map groundwater and surface flows in the area and their relation to one another. This hydrological modelling tool will be invaluable for the future management of California’s water supplies.

Contents:

REGULARS
News
Comment
Analysis
Projects, Products & Services
Water Utility 21
The need for asset condition assessment: a chief financial officer’s perspective
Water Environment 21
Water reforms Down Under: ’Australia’s water is still in trouble’
Publications
Research & Development
Water21nternet
IWA News
IWA Events
Diary

IN THIS ISSUE...
EU backing for water management beyond its borders

GLOBAL FOCUS
Shaping the future: water policy entrepreneurs lead the way

GROUNDWATER
Modelling groundwater in California’s Central Valley
A global guide to groundwater salinity

EUROPE
Europe’s river basin plan progress
Model-supported implementation of the Water Framework Directive
EU backing for water management beyond its borders
Vortex flow controls address Glasgow’s flooding

PROCESS CONTROL AND AUTOMATION
Pneumatics deliver process diagnostices
The value of true methane potential
Control brings aeration optimisation to Cardiff

METERING AND LOSS MANAGEMENT
Tackling the global problem of water loss
Setting targets for non-revenue water reduction
Increasing revenue through proactive water meter management

SEWAGE TREATMENT
Neptune’s insights into wastewater treatment
Cleaner Seas Alliance boosts the Cairns coastline
Cannes greens the Cote d’Azur