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#urbanisation #freshwater

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...This article discusses the global availability of #freshwater, the role that #SmartCities can play in this, and the side effects of these smart measures regarding to water availability, and the social and natural environment." 👇

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...pharmaceuticals, hormones, industrial chemicals, detergents, cyanotoxins, per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and nanomaterials. The overall impact is still unclear due to missing data. The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 aims to ensure the availability of water and sustainable water management and sanitation for the entire global population. However, none of the 6 #SDG targets are on track...👇

#SmartCites #urbanisation #freshwater

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...domestic use has increased sixfold. Industrialization increases #urbanisation, which leads to a higher demand for freshwater and sanitation systems. Drinking water is overextracted, and water infrastructure is either lacking or insufficient. While water quality in lower-income countries is under pressure due to poor ambient water quality, in higher-income countries this is caused by agricultural runoff. Other concerns for drinking water quality are...👇

#SmartCities #freshwater

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