SUSTAINABILITY OF WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS UNDER CONDITIONS OF NEGATIVE ACTION NATURAL AND MAN-MADE PHENOMENA

This analyzes the sustainability of water supply systems under the effects of natural and anthropogenic factors. In theoretical terms, probability-based quantitative models will here be developed to serve stability assessment needs for water supply systems at different levels. This paper proposes a general scheme for assessing the stability of centralized water supply systems in its physical, technological, technical, and institutional aspects. The results indicate that continuous availability of water should be achieved to meet increasing demand together with environmental degradation and climate change. The findings provide an imperative test on how far the present system can go toward sustainability in supplying water in regions characterized by scarcity and improving it. An integrated approach to resource management is designed here after destabilizing factors such as pollution and infrastructure inadequacy are assessed. Results shall guide the formulation of programs on how to better manage water and ensure sustainability in the long run of a water supply system. Findings from this study are imperative for policymakers, urban planners, and environmental managers who plan an appropriate intervention concerning issues pertaining to global challenges where scarcity of water resources exists.