Drought Management and Its Impact on Public Water Systems:

Report on a Colloquium Sponsored by the Water Science and Technology Board

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Size: 136 pages, 6 x 9

Publication Year:1986

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Water Science and Technology Board, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources, National Research Council
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Based on a colloquium sponsored by the Water Science and Technology Board, this book addresses the need for research toward the problems of water management during drought episodes. It covers such topics as the causes and occurrence of drought, drought ...
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Front Matter	i-viii
Overview and Conclusions	1-8	(skim)
Background Papers	9-10	(skim)
1. Dimensions of Drought Management for Public Water Supplies, colloquium keynote address	11-23	(skim)
2. Causes and Occurrence of Drought	24-48	(skim)
3. What are Acceptable Risks for Public Systems?	49-64	(skim)
4. Drought Management Options	65-77	(skim)
5. Legal and Institutional Aspects of Drought Management	78-98	(skim)
Appendixes	99-100	(skim)
A: The Emergency Water Conservation Plan of the City of Los Angeles and the Summary of the Los Angeles Emergency Water Conservation Ordinance	101-113	(skim)
B: Salt Lake County Water Conservancy District Rationing Plan	114-121	(skim)
C: Biographical Sketches of Principal Contributors	122-124	(skim)
D: Attendees at Boulder Colloquium	125-128	(skim)

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Based on a colloquium sponsored by the Water Science and Technology Board, this book addresses the need for research toward the problems of water management during drought episodes. It covers such topics as the causes and occurrence of drought, drought management options, acceptable risks for public systems, and legal and institutional aspects of drought management.

Drought Management and Its Impact on Public Water Systems:

Report on a Colloquium Sponsored by the Water Science and Technology Board

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