Integrated Water Environment Treatment: Mountainous Sponge City and Three Gorges Reservoir Region

The rapid development of Chinese urbanization has led to more serious urban diseases, such as water environmental pollution, urban flooding, water shortage, and deterioration of water ecology. To address this, it is necessary to establish a modern rainwater management system and improve water environment quality. This monograph summarizes theories and practices of the integrated water environment treatment in Chongqing, a typical representative mountainous city in the Three Gorges Reservoir Region, and makes suggestions for risk management amid drainage systems during the COVID-19 epidemic.

Format: Hardback
Length: 244 pages
Publication date: 15 January 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The rapid urbanization of China in the 21st century has brought about a significant increase in the severity of urban diseases, primarily manifesting in water environmental pollution, urban flooding, water shortage, and the deterioration of water ecology. To address this pressing issue, it is imperative to establish a modern rainwater management system that effectively manages excess urban rainwater and improves water environment quality.

Improving water environment quality is crucial for the ecological function of sponge cities, which aim to create sustainable and resilient urban environments. Sponge city construction has played a significant role in controlling non-point source pollution, which is a major contributor to water pollution. Sponge systems, by causing the stagnation and purification of rainwater runoff, provide an essential guarantee for water environment quality.

This monograph aims to summarize theories and practices of integrated water environment treatment in Chongqing, a typical representative mountainous city in the Three Gorges Reservoir Region. The monograph analyzes measures and difficulties in the basin water environment integrated treatment, taking into account the unique geographical terrain and water environment characteristics of the region. Additionally, the monograph discusses the challenges posed by the COVID-19 epidemic and makes suggestions for risk management amid drainage systems during this period.

In conclusion, the rapid development of Chinese urbanization has led to the emergence of serious urban diseases, primarily caused by water environmental pollution, urban flooding, water shortage, and the deterioration of water ecology. To address these challenges, it is essential to establish a modern rainwater management system, improve water environment quality, and promote the construction of sponge cities. By implementing effective measures and strategies, we can create sustainable and resilient urban environments that benefit both the environment and the people.

Weight: 684g
Dimension: 180 x 254 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367629434