Prioritization of strategies for urban water circular economy using water circularity indicator
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21697017 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Nikita S Kakwani (0000-0003-2363-093X, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay), Pradip P Kalbar (0000-0002-1436-3609, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 480-505 |
| Publication date | 2024-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Water Policy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1366-7017 • E-ISSN: 1996-9759 |
| Publisher | IWA Publishing (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.2166/wp.2024.233 |
| OpenAlex | W4394579502 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 42 |
Global water scarcity is aggravating with increasing urbanization and inappropriate urban water management. Implementing Circular Economy (CE) strategies in the water sector followed by their assessment can prove to be beneficial. Recently, the Water Circularity Indicator (WCI) has been developed to measure, monitor, improve and promote urban water circularity using the 5Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Reclaim, Restore). Apprehending the role and scope of each strategy is crucial while planning future water infrastructure, as each strategy has inherent advantages and limitations in application. This study aims to facilitate decision-makers with an approach to prioritize 5Rs CE strategies, which will be helpful in the efficient allocation of funds and resources related to water infrastructure. A methodology is proposed to prioritize and weigh 5Rs based on the effort required to fulfill the application of each strategy. Using weights assigned to each R, WCI is improved to WCI-2.0 and is evaluated for the region under the jurisdiction of Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation. The results from WCI-2.0 suggest which strategy to focus on out of the 5Rs to accelerate water circularity and effective infrastructure planning. Benchmarking of WCI-2.0 and its use to propose policies supporting urban water balance has the potential to change the prospects of the water sector
Business · Economics · Environmental economics · Environmental planning · Prioritization · Process management · Reuse · Water resources · Water scarcity · Water sector · Water supply · Water use · Water utility · Computer Science · Engineering · Environmental Science · Land Use and Ecosystem Services · Sustainable Supply Chain Management · Water resources management and optimization · Environmental Engineering
The role of digital technologies for circular economy in the water sector
How much reduce as a strategy is effective for urban water management
Circular economy policies for water and wastewater
Recent advances, innovation, and policy developments in circular water systems
The Influence of Environmental Variables on the Carbon Performance of Water Companies Across Time
Towards reparative governance of circular water system transitions
Embedding circularity in the water supply chain
Urban water management in cities
Future global urban water scarcity and potential solutions
Need to adopt scaled decentralized systems in the water infrastructure to achieve sustainability and build resilience
A comprehensive view of existing policy directives and future interventions for water reuse in India
Water on an urban planet
| Unique citing works | 7 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 7 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 7 |