This paper describes how to estimate a critical component of a benefit-cost
evaluation - the benefits of conserving water. Many water utilities use benefit-cost
analysis to evaluate and select a conservation program best suited to local conditions.
This type of analysis requires locale-specific data about water use and demographics.
Steps are given for implementing the methodology for benefit-cost analysis. In addition
to benefit-cost analysis, the measure evaluation includes consideration
of nonquantified environmental, socio-economic, and consumer relations' factors. Benefit-cost
analysis is a very useful screening tool, but the results depend on an accurate
forecast of the water savings, costs, and benefits. This paper describes the process
to estimate benefits. Includes tables, figures.
| Edition : | Vol. - No. |
| File Size : | 1
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, 140 KB |
| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 10 |
| Published : | 01/01/1999 |
