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The impact of large temporary rate changes on residential water use
Author(s) -
Hogarty Thomas F.,
Mackay Robert J.
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
water resources research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.863
H-Index - 217
eISSN - 1944-7973
pISSN - 0043-1397
DOI - 10.1029/wr011i006p00791
Subject(s) - environmental science , water use , environmental engineering , water resource management , waste management , engineering , ecology , biology
Previous studies have shown that water meters for residences promote elimination of waste and increases in water rates will curtail external uses (e.g., sprinkling) of water by residences. The present study shows that large increases in water rates, even if temporary, will induce substantial, immediate, and quasi‐permanent reductions in domestic (internal) water use by residences. These reductions are effected in various ways, among them, repair of leaks and more efficient use of water‐using appliances.