Meeting the RISING demand for water

« As Copenhagen has grown, the city faces the very real risk of demand for water outstripping groundwater supply. Furthermore , flash flooding IS a growing risk due to climate change. But by adopting innovative technologies and policies it has been possible to protect the groundwater resources and limit losses from the drinking water supply. »

Solution

A combination of solutions has proved successful, including the use of new technologies to monitor and prevent leaks; pricing mechanisms to reduce wasteful consumption; and engineering solutions to reduce overall water demand to manageable levels and better manage MENT OF stormwater.

The solution in more detail - click here. 

The benefits of innovation//
• Environmental : water losses reduced to 6 to 7%; energy consumption from water services reduced and long-term need for energy intensive solutions like desalination avoided; no chemical treatment of drinking water, and a low demand for bottled water.
• Social: new recreational areas created from diversion of stormwater; strong engagement with citizens to take individual action in the best interest of the city as a whole.
• Economic: reduced long term costs through:
- Lower energy use,
- Less frequent need to fully replace existing pipe network
- Better monitoring and repair
- Lower risk of rainwater flooding local businesses achieve reduced production costs
through greater water efficiency.