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The implications of climate change for water security and water management in Reading. Professor Nigel Arnell Walker Institute for Climate System Research University of Reading. Reading Borough Council: Water Security Scrutiny Review 29 th November 2012. Reading’s climate.
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The implications of climate change for water security and water management in Reading Professor Nigel Arnell Walker Institute for Climate System Research University of Reading Reading Borough Council: Water Security Scrutiny Review 29th November 2012
Reading’s climate University of Reading Atmospheric Observatory
Reading’s climate University of Reading Atmospheric Observatory
Implications... • Higher temperatures... • More frequent intense rainfall events... • High volatility in rainfall from year to year... • Changes in reliability of river flows
Changes in river flows UKCIP02 2050 Medium-high: Lambourn catchment
Implications for water security • Reliability of water supplies • Reliability of distribution systems • Reliability of supply and treatment facilities • Frequency of storm and foul water flooding