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The implications of climate change for water security and water management in Reading

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

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  1. 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

  2. Reading’s climate University of Reading Atmospheric Observatory

  3. Reading’s climate University of Reading Atmospheric Observatory

  4. Reading’s climate

  5. Implications... • Higher temperatures... • More frequent intense rainfall events... • High volatility in rainfall from year to year... • Changes in reliability of river flows

  6. Changes in river flows UKCIP02 2050 Medium-high: Lambourn catchment

  7. 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

  8. Thank you

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