| Main Title |
Simulation of the Effects of Dynamic Water Pricing Policies. |
| Author |
Gys, Marshall ;
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| CORP Author |
Nebrasda Univ., Lincoln. Dept. of Civil Engineering. |
| Year Published |
1972 |
| Report Number |
OWRR-A-023-NEB; 06021,; A-023-NEB(1) |
| Stock Number |
PB-216 601 |
| Additional Subjects |
( Water supply ;
Stochastic processes) ;
( Water consumption ;
Rates(Costs)) ;
Prices ;
Computer programs ;
Mathematical models ;
Risk ;
Reservoirs ;
Supply(Economics) ;
Demand(Economics) ;
Digital simulation ;
Water pricing policies ;
Water rates
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| Holdings |
| Library |
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Additional Info |
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| NTIS |
PB-216 601 |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
27p |
| Abstract |
The effect of time-varying water prices on the long-run risk of water shortages is studied. A digital simulation model for a hypothetical residential community with a stochastic water supply forms the basis for the study. Prices are allowed to vary as a function of reservoir level, generally rising as reservoir levels fall, although decreasing and constant rates are also tested. These tests suggest that the currently popular declining block rate used by most water utilities is not only poor from a community benefit and social equity standpoint, but is also the poorest from the standpoint of risk of shortages. Varying the price of water in order to reflect its relative value has the greatest effect on reducing the risks of shortages. The model's results are valid for any community with a downward sloping water demand curve. (Author Modified Abstract) |
| Highlights Notes |
Studies the effect that varying water prices has on the long-run risk of water shortages. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Completion rept. Jul 71-Jun 72. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
Jun 72, |
| Category Codes |
13B; 60I; 91A# |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A03/MF A01 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
326548174 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
