Impacts of Urban Water Conservation Strategies on Energy, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Health
Southern California as a Case Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11025187 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sharona Sokolow (The authors are with the Fielding School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles.), Hilary Godwin (The authors are with the Fielding School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles.), Hilary A Godwin (0000-0003-0795-2066, Fielding Graduate University), Brian L Cole (The authors are with the Fielding School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles.) |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 106 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 941-948 |
| Publication date | 2016-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | American Journal of Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0090-0036 • E-ISSN: 1541-0048 |
| Publisher | American Public Health Association (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.2105/ajph.2016.303053 |
| PMID | 26985606 |
| OpenAlex | W2297797853 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 17 |
Objectives. To determine how urban water conservation strategies in California cities can affect water and energy conservation efforts, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and benefit public health. Methods. We expanded upon our 2014 health impact assessment of California's urban water conservation strategies by comparing the status quo to 2 options with the greatest potential impact on the interrelated issues of water and energy in California: (1) banning landscape irrigation and (2) expanding alternative water sources (e.g., desalination, recycled water). Results. Among the water conservation strategies evaluated, expanded use of recycled water stood out as the water conservation strategy with potential to reduce water use, energy use, and greenhouse gas emissions, with relatively small negative impacts for the public’s health. Conclusions. Although the suitability of recycled water for urban uses depends on local climate, geography, current infrastructure, and finances, analyses similar to that presented here can help guide water policy decisions in cities across the globe facing challenges of supplying clean, sustainable water to urban populations
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| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |