Managing impacts of extreme hydrological events on urban water services: the Australian experience. Issue 6 (2nd November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Horne, James
• Is Part Of: International journal of water resources development. Volume 37:Issue 6(2021)
• Page Start: 907
• Page End: 928
• Publication Date: 2021-11-02
• Subjects: Extreme hydrological events -- urban water -- Australia -- climate change -- water governance; Water resources development -- Periodicals; Water-supply, Agricultural -- Periodicals; 333.91005
• DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2020.1808447
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0790-0627

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Australia experiences a wide range and increasing incidence of extreme hydrological events, including step changes in stream flows, extreme drought, bushfires followed by heavy rain, and storm events, which impact water availability and water quality. This article discusses the management of these events in the provision of water services in urban Australia. These events are being actively and effectively managed by large water service providers, covering around 80% of the population. But the experience for the remaining 20% is mixed, with smaller service providers often struggling to meet community expectations. This suggests a need for further governance reforms.