Water conservation in urban households : role of prices, policies and technologies / Sonia Ferdous Hoque.
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 world's supply of fresh water. This makes the availability of water for human use o...
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| Language: | English |
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IWA Publishing,
2014.
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| Summary: | 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 world's 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. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-134) |
| ISBN: | 9781780405483 (electronic bk.) 1780405480 (electronic bk.) |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Description based on print version record. |