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Integrated urban water management (IUWM) in Buenos Aires is not unlike many large urban areas in Latin America where in past decades, more focus was placed on just a few sectors or perhaps only one sector. The water management philosophy in Buenos Aires has evolved to one that is integrating efforts in reducing water pollution, improving stormwater management, adding drainage infrastructure, and improving water supply and sanitation (WSS). Primary challenges in urban water management continue to be flood control and stormwater management as Buenos Aires is situated in the low-lying pampas region where heavy rain is expected all year long. Adding to the challenges, urbanization has outpaced planning and development in the various water sectors. Efforts have been made to control the major tr

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  • La prestación de servicios de agua potable y saneamiento en el Gran Buenos Aires - constituido por la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires y su extensión natural sobre la colindante Provincia de Buenos Aires (Conurbano Bonarense) en 24 partidos (municipios) - está bajo la responsabilidad de una variedad de instituciones públicas y cooperativas, principalmente las empresas Agua y Saneamientos Argentinos (AySA) en 20 partidos, y Aguas Bonaerenses (ABSA) en 6 partidos.​ Actualmente la cobertura es del 84% de la población, existiendo un déficit de cobertura del 16% (aproximadamente 1.500.000). El índice de cobertura de agua potable de AySA se ubica en torno del promedio de América Latina.​En 2015 el ministro de Vido incorporó los partidos de Pilar y San Antonio de Areco a AySA prestará sus servicios en Capital Federal y 20 partidos de la provincia de Buenos Aires.​En 2016 Los intendentes que avanzaron en dejar ABSA y pasarse a AYsa figuran (Escobar), Leonardo Nardini (Malvinas Argentinas), Nicolás Ducoté (Pilar), Julio Pereyra (Florencio Varela), Joaquín de la Torre (San Miguel), .​ El área de servicio de Obras Sanitarias fue concesionado a la empresa privada Aguas Argentinas entre 1993 y 2006, una concesión no falta de polémica, la empresa no logró cumplir sus obligaciones contractuales, lo provocó la terminación de la concesión por parte del gobierno y su vuelta a capital estatal bajo el nombre de Aguas y Saneamientos Argentinos (AySA).La cobertura de agua según datos del censo aumentó del 80% al 84% y en desagües cloacales del 47,2% al 53,18%. (es)
  • Integrated urban water management (IUWM) in Buenos Aires is not unlike many large urban areas in Latin America where in past decades, more focus was placed on just a few sectors or perhaps only one sector. The water management philosophy in Buenos Aires has evolved to one that is integrating efforts in reducing water pollution, improving stormwater management, adding drainage infrastructure, and improving water supply and sanitation (WSS). Primary challenges in urban water management continue to be flood control and stormwater management as Buenos Aires is situated in the low-lying pampas region where heavy rain is expected all year long. Adding to the challenges, urbanization has outpaced planning and development in the various water sectors. Efforts have been made to control the major tributaries of Río de la Plata such as channelizing and building culverts into urban rivers, however, this has increased flooding as the natural meander and saturating ability of the rivers have been lost. Rapid urbanization and very large quantities of industrial discharge have also caused severe contamination of the water basins that Buenos Aires is built upon. The Matanza-Riachuelo river (MR), a tributary of the Río de la Plata (La Plata River), is a prime example and has become the most contaminated basin in Argentina. In response to water pollution and flooding challenges, the Government of Argentina (GoA) is working with the World Bank to address industrial water pollution by providing technical assistance and mentoring to the 50 worst industrial polluters which represent 95% of the total effluent. Oversight and monitoring is provided by the Matanza-Riachuelo River Basin Authority (ACUMAR). The Urban Flood Prevention and Drainage Program (APL) is the government's commitment to flood prevention and risk management and falls within the framework of the Buenos Aires Hydraulic Master Plan. The "Master Plan" focuses on implementing non-structural measures throughout the entire city. Recent history in Buenos Aires urban water management is notable for its move to privatization of the water and sanitation systems. Signed in 1992, the Buenos Aires water concession was a unique example of water privatization on a large urban scale for its rapid implementation. The concession handed control of water and sanitation systems to the French company Suez S.A. Generating controversy for its size, the privatization was successful in that improvements were made to water and service coverage while efficiencies were gained within the water company itself. Additionally, a near 27% reduction in water tariffs quickly followed after the signing of the concession. After a renegotiation of terms in 1997 that generated wide criticism, the concession was canceled in 2006. Water and sewer provisions in the Buenos Aires Metro Area (BAMA) have since been handled by a conglomerate of companies called Water of Greater Buenos Aires (Aguas del Gran Buenos Aires). (en)
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  • La prestación de servicios de agua potable y saneamiento en el Gran Buenos Aires - constituido por la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires y su extensión natural sobre la colindante Provincia de Buenos Aires (Conurbano Bonarense) en 24 partidos (municipios) - está bajo la responsabilidad de una variedad de instituciones públicas y cooperativas, principalmente las empresas Agua y Saneamientos Argentinos (AySA) en 20 partidos, y Aguas Bonaerenses (ABSA) en 6 partidos.​ Actualmente la cobertura es del 84% de la población, existiendo un déficit de cobertura del 16% (aproximadamente 1.500.000). El índice de cobertura de agua potable de AySA se ubica en torno del promedio de América Latina.​En 2015 el ministro de Vido incorporó los partidos de Pilar y San Antonio de Areco a AySA prestará sus servicio (es)
  • Integrated urban water management (IUWM) in Buenos Aires is not unlike many large urban areas in Latin America where in past decades, more focus was placed on just a few sectors or perhaps only one sector. The water management philosophy in Buenos Aires has evolved to one that is integrating efforts in reducing water pollution, improving stormwater management, adding drainage infrastructure, and improving water supply and sanitation (WSS). Primary challenges in urban water management continue to be flood control and stormwater management as Buenos Aires is situated in the low-lying pampas region where heavy rain is expected all year long. Adding to the challenges, urbanization has outpaced planning and development in the various water sectors. Efforts have been made to control the major tr (en)
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  • Agua potable y desagües cloacales en el Gran Buenos Aires (es)
  • Integrated urban water management in Buenos Aires, Argentina (en)
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