Water sustainability: a spectrum of innovative technology and remediation methods

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The Daegu–Gyeongbuk region in Korea suffered from water contamination during the modern industrialization period (1960–1990s) of Korean history. This was the result of large industrial complexes having been built along the Nakdong River, which today is the main water source of approximately 10 million people living in the southeastern part of the Korean Peninsula. Local and central governments have undertaken many measures to develop sustainable supplies of clean, safe water while developing appropriate and/or innovative water technologies. Currently, the Korean government is constructing a National Water Industry Cluster (NWIC) center in Daegu to share lessons learned from Korea’s many long difficulties in water development and to aid in resolving water issues and crises. The NWIC is addressing these concerns not only for Korea but also for developing countries and other corners of the globe in need. Under these circumstances, the International Water Industry Conference (IWIC) was launched in 2015 following the 7th World Water Forum in Korea. It has been held annually in Daegu and satellite cities of Korea since its inception. The 3rd IWIC in 2017 was a successful forum for water professionals, scholars, researchers, engineers, and policymakers to meet and discuss intelligent solutions in water sustainability for current and future generations. …