Public sector water infrastructure in high income countries (HICs) is primarily centralized, where resources serving large segments of a community’s population flow in and out of a single hub. The future, however, requires more flexible and sustainable approaches. This presentation will review the history of water infrastructure, the consequences of that history on the quality of water services, and options for the future both in HICs as well as low and middle income countries

Our speaker, Nancy G. Love, PhD, PE, BCEE, is the Borchardt and Glysson Collegiate Professor and JoAnn Silverstein Distinguished University Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University Michigan.

Along with her students and collaborators, Dr. Love works at the interface of water quality, infrastructure and public health in both domestic and global settings. Dr. Love emphasizes practical applications and real-world impact with her research and teaching. She is a licensed professional engineer (PE) in the state of Michigan and a Board Certified Environmental Engineer (BCEE).

This is the last of a six-lecture series. The subject of the series is Global Waters: The Tip of the Iceberg. A new series will start April 14, 2022. Learn from well-known experts about an array of interesting subjects, with an interactive Q&A period following each lecture.

Preregistration is required via the OLLI website or phone. A link to access the lecture will be e-mailed to you approximately one week prior to the first session.