Resilience and Risk Management in Urban Water Systems
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Water Resources Management, Policy and Governance".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 5
Special Issue Editors
Interests: transient analysis; water hammer; water distribution system analysis and design; energy analysis; pipeline design; open channel flow
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Urban water systems comprose the infrastructure and management systems for the water supply, wastewater, and stormwater in urban areas, including their related technical, institutional, and governance aspects. Urban water systems are increasingly challenged by climate change, rapid urbanization, aging infrastructure, and emerging risks such as cyber threats and supply chain disruptions. These factors necessitate a shift from traditional, rigid infrastructure models to adaptive, resilient, and integrated systems that can withstand and recover from diverse stressors.
This Special Issue seeks to explore innovative strategies and interdisciplinary approaches to enhance the resilience and risk management of urban water systems. We invite contributions that address the following themes:
- Resilience Frameworks and Assessment Tools: Development and application of hydraulic, hydrologic, or economic models and metrics to evaluate and enhance the resilience and performance of urban water infrastructure.
- Integrated Water Management: Approaches that consider the interconnectivity of water supply, wastewater, and stormwater systems, promoting holistic management practices.
- Nature-Based and Green Infrastructure Solutions: Implementation of green roofs, permeable pavements, and urban wetlands to, ideally, mitigate flood risks and enhance water quality.
- Technological Innovations: Possible utilization of smart technologies, including digital twins, IoT, and AI, for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and efficient water management.
- Policy and Governance: Examination of regulatory frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and governance models that support resilient urban water systems.
Prof. Dr. Bryan Karney
Dr. Ahmad Malekpour
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- urban water resilience
- risk assessment
- integrated water management
- infrastructure sustainability
- climate adaptation
- hydraulic systems
- system modeling and simulation
- water-energy nexus
- green infrastructure
- decision support systems
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