AWWA JAW6104
Journal AWWA - Declining Block Rates Can Encourage Water Conservation
Journal Article by American Water Works Association, 01/01/1981
Sawchuk, Lloyd
Full Description
Water consumption is a function of complex interactions of physical, social, and economic influences on individual consumers. Pricing policies are frequently singled out as a tool to manage consumer demand. Single unit rates, inclining block rates, declining block rates, residential use, commercial use, industrial use, price elasticity, and water conservation are discussed. Includes 3 references, tables.