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: Paperback / softback
Length: 244 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
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, necessitating the establishment of a modern rainwater management system and the improvement of water environment quality. Sponge city construction has contributed to the control of non-point source pollution and the purification of rainwater runoff, ensuring the sustainability of water resources in the Three Gorges Reservoir Region. This monograph provides valuable insights into the theories and practices of integrated water environment treatment and offers suggestions for risk management during the COVID-19 epidemic.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367674106