Open AccessValuing the Environmental Benefits of Urban WaterConservation
Author(s) -
Katie Coughlin,
Chris A. Bolduc,
Peter Chan,
Camilla Dunham-Whitehead,
Robert D. Van Buskirk
Publication year - 2007
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/928766
Subject(s) - cost–benefit analysis , environmental planning , business , best practice , value (mathematics) , environmental resource management , environmental economics , environmental science , computer science , economics , political science , management , machine learning , law
This report documents a project undertaken for theCalifornia Urban Water Conservation Council (the Council) to create a newmethod of accounting for the diverse environmental benefits of raw watersavings. The environmental benefits (EB) model was designed to providewater utilities with a practical tool that they can use to assign amonetary value to the benefits that may accrue from implementing any ofthe Council-recommended Best Management Practices. The model treats onlyenvironmental services associated directly with water, and is intended tocover miscellaneous impacts that are not currently accounted for in anyother cost-benefit analysis