Preparing Urban Water Use Efficiency Plans: A Best Practice Guide, 2013

Organization: International Water Association

Authors: Maddaus Water Management

Lisa, William, and Michelle Maddaus are principal authors of Preparing Urban Water Use Efficiency Plans: A Best Practice Guide, originally published in 2013 with a pending update by MWM. Many communities are facing water scarcity in countries around the world. Meeting future potable water demands as communities continue to grow will rely heavily on using existing water resources more efficiently. This guide provides detailed approaches to developing and implementing a water conservation plan. It covers the broad spectrum of conservation planning for urban communities, including getting more efficiency from residential domestic uses, commercial and governmental facilities uses, industrial uses, and pricing water loss control programs. Steps outline and provide sample calculations to determine which water use efficiency activities are financially justifiable. It includes numerous case studies and an Excel-based software tool to allow planners to evaluate the business case for implementing various water conservation activities. It is an essential resource for professionals in water/wastewater and useful for postgraduate and undergraduate students.