| Title | Water demand management |
| Publication Type | Book |
| Year of Publication | 2006 |
| Authors | Butler, D, Memon, FA |
| Pagination | xviii, 361 p. : fig., tab. |
| Date Published | 2006-01-01 |
| Publisher | IWA Publishing |
| Place Published | London, UK |
| ISSN Number | ISBN 1843390787 |
| Keywords | decision support systems, leakage, legislation, policies, rainwater harvesting, sdiman, sewerage, sullage, wastewater treatment, water conservation, water consumption, water demand, water distribution, water management |
| Abstract | WATERSAVE, the academic, government and industry network prepared this book. Its concept is to assemble a comprehensive picture of urban demand management topics ranging from technical to social and legal aspects, through expert critical literature reviews. It deals with water consumption trends and demand forecasting techniques; the technology, design and utility of rainwater catchment systems; greywater treatment; water conservation and sewerage; life cycle and rebound effects in water systems; losses in water distribution networks; demand management in developing countries; economics of water demand management; legislation and regulation mandating and influencing the efficient use of water; consumer reactions to water conservation policy instruments; and decision support tools for water demand management. The book aims to be an information source for practitioners and researchers, including water utility engineers / planners, environmental regulators, equipment and service providers, and postgraduates. |
| Notes | Includes references and index |
| Custom 1 | 275 |
