Sustainable Development of Water Resource Systems

The evaluation of technical, social, and economic constraints on the implementation of water supply and sanitation projects.  The development of sustainable technical solutions that fit within the appropriate social context.  Discussion draws insight from successful small rural community system approaches to inform practical larger regional and watershed approaches in the US and internationally.  Case studies are used to demonstrate these principles across a range of examples from developed and developing countries including detailed studies from rural communities with limited financial resources.