Sustainable Water Management in Buildings

Agnieszka Stec is an assistant professor in the Department of Infrastructure and Water Management in the Faculty of Civil, Environmental Engineering and Architecture, Rzeszow University of Technology. She is the author of more than 60 scientific publications for both national and international periodicals. The author and co-author of 2 published books as well as 6 patents and patent applications. Repeated medal recipient at the World Exhibition on Innovation, among others, in Seoul, Geneva, Brussels, and Moscow; as well as awards from university rectors and the Minister of Science and Higher Education. Her scientific interests include: the modeling of urban sewage systems, innovative devices and facilities for water and sewage management, the financial analysis of investment undertakings, sustainable rainwater management, as well as rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling systems. She is participating in research as well as professional projects.

1.Introduction.- 2.Water resources in Europe.- 3.Demand for water in the building.- 4.Alternative water sources.- 5.Research on the effectiveness of systems with alternative water sources for buildings located in selected European countries.- 6.Research on the financial effectiveness of alternative water supply systems in European countries.- 7.The impact of rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling systems on sewage systems and the environment.- 8.Public perceptions of water shortages, conservation behaviors and possibilities of using alternatives water sources in buildings in European countries.- 9.Summary and final conclusions.