Water Supply and Stormwater Management Benefits of Residential Rainwater Harvesting in U.S. Cities

This article presents an analysis of the projected performance of urban residential rainwater harvesting systems in the United States (U.S.). The objectives are to quantify for 23 cities in seven climatic regions (1) water supply provided from rainwater harvested at a residential parcel and (2) stormwater runoff reduction from a residential drainage catchment. Water‐saving efficiency is determined using a water‐balance approach applied at a daily time step for a range of rainwater cistern sizes. The results show that performance is a function of cistern size and climatic pattern. A single rain barrel (190 l [50 gal]) installed at a residential parcel is able to provide approximately 50% water‐saving efficiency for the nonpotable indoor water demand scenario in cities of the East Coast, Southeast, Midwest, and Pacific Northwest, but <30% water‐saving efficiency in cities of the Mountain West, Southwest, and most of California. Stormwater management benefits are quantified using the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Storm Water Management Model. The results indicate that rainwater harvesting can reduce stormwater runoff volume up to 20% in semiarid regions, and less in regions receiving greater rainfall amounts for a long‐term simulation. Overall, the results suggest that U.S. cities and individual residents can benefit from implementing rainwater harvesting as a stormwater control measure and as an alternative source of water.     

Recovery of coagulant from water supply plant sludge and its effect on clarification

Spent coagulant in water supply plant sludge was extracted with H₂SO₄ and the efficiency of the reused coagulant was studied. The optimum pH values for coagulant extraction and clarification with the reused coagulant were 3.0–4.0 and about 6, respectively. In treating raw influent obtained from a sewage treatment plant and wastewater from a coastal landfill site, the removal of chemical oxygen demand (COD), total nitrogen, and total phosphorous with the recovered coagulant was higher than that with commercial aluminum sulfate or polyaluminum chloride. In addition, the sludge settling properties, the extra sludge mass formation, the supernatant quality, and the cost of reagents were also studied. The coagulant recovered from water supply plant sludge by H₂SO₄ extraction could be successfully reused for the clarification of domestic and food industry wastewaters.     

Comparison of PCDD/PCDF levels in soil, grass, cow''s milk, human blood and spruce needles in an area of PCDD/PCDF contamination through emissions from a metal reclamation plant

When in the vicinity of a metal reclamation plant in Tyrol, Austria, increased PCDD/PCDF levels were found in soil and spruce needles, the extent of grass contamination as well as the PCDD/PCDF content in milk of cows fed with hay from this area was determined. The milk samples showed a significant increase in PCDD/PCDF levels compared to control samples. In a blood sample of a farmer a significant increase in PCDD/PCDF levels was found. Correlations in PCDD/PCDF levels between soil, spruce needles, grass, cow's milk and human blood will be presented.     

基于解释结构模型的应急机制系统分析

运用系统工程理论，对构成突发事件应急机制系统的8个要素进行了定性和定量化处理，建立了应急机制系统的多层递阶解释结构模型。通过模型，证明了要素被分为5个级别，分析了要素之间的纵向和横向关系，确定了信息机制和领导机制要素的基础重要性，为城市应急机制系统的分析、评价和建设提供科学依据。     

沙尘暴应急监测方法研究

在沙尘暴应急监测方法研究中，通过对总悬浮颗粒物采样仪器及各种采样参数的研究确定和降尘采样器的研制，制定出沙尘暴应急监测方法。     

Nb、Ti低合金高强度冷轧薄板退火工艺对机械性能的影响

采用硬度法测得Nb、Ti低合金高强度冷轧薄板的再结晶温度为 6 0 0℃。再结晶温度以下退火时 ,钢的屈服强度随温度和时间的增加而降低 ,延伸率则增大 ;再结晶温度以上退火时 ,钢的屈服强度及延伸率变化不明显。实验提出合理选择热轧钢坯的强度 ,可避免不必要地增大冷轧机的负荷。     

可持续发展的给水工业系统分析

本文建立了给水工业的系统框架 ,分析了给水工业的宏观和中观系统结构及其内在关系 ,讨论了不同层次的系统对给水工业可持续发展的影响 ,为制定我国水工业发展的政策和管理体系提供了理论基础     

提高冷拔内模使用可靠性的研究

用安全学科的观点 ,对冷拔内模进行宏观痕迹分析和磨损失效模式的确定 ,并结合摩擦学精典的磨损理论 ,对冷拔内模进行微观磨损机理分析 ,从而为提高冷拔内模使用可靠性提供了理论依据和有效措施。     

THE COST OF PEAK CAPACITY WATER1

ABSTRACT: Calgary, the fastest growing city in Canada, is about to expand its urban water supply facilities in order to meet peak summer demands. Most of Calgary's residential water is sold by flat rate. The effect of this pricing policy on peak and average demands is discussed. The true marginal cost of peak capacity from the new expansion is calculated. The effect of a proposed metering program on capacity expansion requirements is computed. It is concluded that metering should preceed the next capacity expansion.     

环境应急监测的准备与实施

环境污染突发事件的发生,离不开载体,其发生总是在一定的地点、一定的时间内、有特定的物质及特定的危害,其污染突发应急监测响应首先是基层环境监测站。一般来说,基层环境监测站离突发性事故发生地最近,可以最快赶到事发现场,进行应急监测;基层环境监测要做好区内的环境污染突发事件的监测,必须具备一定的条件,这些条件就是要做好环境应急监测的准备工作,并按照本身具备的条件及其准备情况,进行实施,才能最快地、有效地进行环境污染突发事件应急监测,为科学、有效地采取措施,控制环境污染突发事件对环境、人体和社会的影响打下坚实的基础。