| Main Title |
Values and Cost Allocations of Surface-Water Use and Treatment. An Application of Linear Programming to Water Resources Planning. |
| Author |
Andrew, Richard A. ;
Weyric, Richard R. ;
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| CORP Author |
New Hampshire Univ., Durham. Agricultural Experiment Station. |
| Year Published |
1972 |
| Report Number |
Bull-500; DI-14-31-0001-3160; OWRR-C-1713(3160); 10558,; C-1713(3160)(1) |
| Stock Number |
PB-221 103 |
| Additional Subjects |
( Water resources ;
Cost analysis) ;
( Water supply ;
New Hampshire) ;
River basins ;
Mathematical models ;
Allocations ;
Linear programming ;
Water quality ;
Water consumption ;
Biochemical oxygen demand ;
Water treatment ;
Value ;
Rates(Costs) ;
Water use ;
Economic impact
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
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Status |
| NTIS |
PB-221 103 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
90p |
| Abstract |
A linear programming model for a river basin was developed to include almost all water related economic activity both for consumers and producers. The model was so designed that the entire basin or basin subdivision could be analyzed. The model included seven sectors, more than nine objective function criteria, three river flow levels, two river water quality classifications and projections of population to 1980. Economic basis for conflicts among sectors over incidence of cost allocation and level of economic activity can be traced to some chosen objective. The imputed variable cost for median river flow level of 'B' class for approximately current economic activity and minimizing cost was 12 cents per pound of BOD. This cost increased to 14.6 cents when population was projected to 1980. Sensitivity analysis indicated that the optimal level of resource allocation was quite stable at each flow level. |
