Economic Evaluation of Urban Water Supply Systems
Publication: Journal of Urban Planning and Development
Volume 112, Issue 2
Abstract
An economic evaluation procedure is presented for comparing alternative urban water management plans. The procedure provides a flexible general framework for analyzing the interactions between water supply, emergency short‐term demand management and supply augmentation measures, and long‐term water conservation strategies. Quantifying the risks and economic consequences of water shortages is a major focus of the evaluation method.
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Journal of Urban Planning and Development
Volume 112 • Issue 2 • December 1986
Pages: 46 - 59
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Copyright © 1986 ASCE.
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Published online: Dec 1, 1986
Published in print: Dec 1986
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