Water Science & Technology: Water Supply Vol 7 No 2 pp 41–47 © IWA Publishing 2007 doi:10.2166/ws.2007.039

Urban water supply management in Shanghai

S.Q. Liu

Shanghai is the largest city in China with fast growth of population and economics during the last two decades. Management of water resource and water supply systems is one of the most important strategies for its sustainable urban development. In order to meet the increasing requirements of water demand, studies on policies and technologies for water resources development and water supply management have been implemented in the last few years. New water resource projects, water saving policies and water quality improvement have been adopted and played important roles for Shanghai's long-term rapid development.

Keywords: Resources planning; sustainable development; system management; water price; water technology

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