Proportion of Municipal Water coming from Surface Sources

Today, cities are looking farther beyond their limits for clean water. Many cities rely partially or totally on surface water sources. The study of the Natural Conservancy focus on the analysis of surface water quality and quantity. This footprint analysis involve 534 cities, who draw water from 20 percent of the world’s land surface. For more information, access the Urban Water Blueprint report here: http://www.iwa-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Urban-Water-Blueprint-Report.pdf You can also visit the Urban Water Blueprint website here: http://water.nature.org/waterblueprint/#/intro=true

Data and Resources

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notes Today, cities are looking farther beyond their limits for clean water. Many cities rely partially or totally on surface water sources. The study of the Natural Conservancy focus on the analysis of surface water quality and quantity. This footprint analysis involve 534 cities, who draw water from 20 percent of the world’s land surface. For more information, access the Urban Water Blueprint report here: http://www.iwa-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Urban-Water-Blueprint-Report.pdf You can also visit the Urban Water Blueprint website here: http://water.nature.org/waterblueprint/#/intro=true
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title Proportion of Municipal Water coming from Surface Sources