On the one hand, population and economic growth are increasing the
demand for water but on the other, environmental consequences of
climate change, pollution and over extraction of groundwater are
decreasing the worlds supply of fresh water. This makes the
availability of water for human use one of the greatest global
concerns of this century. Neither levelling growth nor
technological innovation can stretch the existing supplies
significantly; hence, it is imperative that demand side management
techniques such as the use of water efficient fixtures in urban
households, appropriate water tariff structure and regulatory
policies are used as tools for water conservation. Conservation of
water resources is one of the important aspects of ensuring
sustainable development of cities and should incorporate
environmental, social and economic dimensions. This book highlights
the importance of using water efficiently in urban households, in
both developed and developing cities. Specifically, the book
focuses on: the determinants of water conservation behaviour,
including psychological factors such as values, beliefs and
attitudes, socio-economic factors such as income, water pricing and
policies, environmental factors such as seasonal variations and
demographic factors such as household size and age; the role of
policies such as mandatory water restrictions, labelling of water
saving devices and promotion of public awareness; the role of water
and wastewater tariff structures in achieving the goals of revenue
generation, affordability, demand management and equity and the
design of conservation oriented rate structures; and the role of
water saving devices in providing technological solutions to
household water conservation. In relation to the above issues, the
book provides several detailed case studies of cities to understand
the effectiveness of such demand management tools and the lessons
learnt. Overall, the book aims to provide a comprehensive overview
of the various price and non-price tools that can be used to manage
domestic water consumption. Water Conservation in Urban Households
is a one-stop repository of information on water conservation for
academics, practitioners and policy makers. The text can be used
for teaching and research on water demand management as well as for
professional reference by water utility officials. In addition, the
appendix of the book contains a database of the current domestic
water and wastewater tariffs and monthly bills of selected cities,
which will be helpful for those willing to conduct research in this
field. Author: Sonia Ferdous Hoque, University of Leeds, UK.
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