Embracing Analytics in the Water Industry
Publication: Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
Volume 147, Issue 5
Abstract
Forum papers are thought-provoking opinion pieces or essays founded in fact, sometimes containing speculation, on a civil engineering topic of general interest and relevance to the readership of the journal. The views expressed in this Forum article do not necessarily reflect the views of ASCE or the Editorial Board of the journal.
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Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
Volume 147 • Issue 5 • May 2021
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Received: Aug 18, 2020
Accepted: Dec 8, 2020
Published online: Mar 9, 2021
Published in print: May 1, 2021
Discussion open until: Aug 9, 2021
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