3rd World Water Congress

Selected Proceedings of the 3rd World Water Congress of the International Water Association, held in Melbourne, Australia, 7-12 April 2002. The 3rd World Water Congress, the first to be held in the southern hemisphere, was structured with a wide-ranging and high-quality programme, with around 900 presentations in plenary, platform, poster and workshop sessions. The full spectrum of the global community of water professionals was represented in this unparalleled opportunity to address the key challenges in water and sanitation and to report advances in water and environmental management. Over 650 papers have subsequently been peer-reviewed for publication and this issue comprises 38 papers selected on aspects of water reclamation, reuse, efficiency in supply, and public involvement. Topics covered include: a wide range of water reclamation and reuse projects, large and small, municipal and industrial; programmes and methodologies for maximizing efficiency in water supply and distribution; and community outreach and public participation programmes. With articles by some of the world's leading experts, highlighting developments in research, policy and practical applications, these proceedings are a highly valuable compilation of the latest advances in the efficient supply of water.