scholarly journals Residential water demand modeling in Queensland, Australia: a comparative panel data approach

Water Policy ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 427-441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew C. Worthington ◽  
Helen Higgs ◽  
Mark Hoffmann
Keyword(s):  
Water Demand ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Residential Water Demand ◽  
Access Charge ◽  
Fixed Charges ◽  
Average Maximum ◽  
Marginal Prices ◽  
Consumption Rates ◽  
Residential Water

This paper uses monthly data from eleven local governments to model residential water demand in Queensland, Australia from 1994 to 2004. In the sample, residential consumption is charged using a variety of structures including fixed charges without allowance, fixed charges with allowance and excess rates, two-part tariffs comprising an access charge and a flat consumption rate, and multi-part tariffs with an access charge and two or more limits with increasing consumption rates. Water demand is specified as average monthly household water consumption and the demand characteristics include the marginal and average price of water and daily average maximum temperatures and rainfall. The findings confirm residential water as price inelastic, more responsive to average than marginal prices, and more responsive to changes in temperature than rainfall. The results also suggest that cross-sectional variation in demand is related to local government-specific factors.

scholarly journals Determinants of household water demand: a cross-sectional study in South West Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. O. Oyerinde ◽  
H. E. Jacobs
Keyword(s):  
Water Consumption ◽  
Water Demand ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Residential Water Demand ◽  
Site Access ◽  
Daily Water ◽  
Residential Water ◽  
Daily Water Consumption

Abstract Estimating residential water demand in developing countries is complicated by the unique nature of water supply, characterised by unequal access and multiple water sources. Using cross-sectional data obtained from a survey of 1,300 households, the determinants of residential water demand were predicted using a multiple linear regression model. The determinants include access to water, household size, trip number, monthly income, payment for water, educational qualification, trip time and house type. The determinants predicted daily water consumption with an F(9, 1,014) = 81.063, P < 0.05, R2 = 0.450. Daily water consumption was found to be 2.8 times more per household and 4.4 times more per capita for those with on-site access, compared to those with off-site access. Moreover, consumption was influenced by the various water source categories.

scholarly journals Estimation of Residential Water Demand with Imperfect Price Perception

2013 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 561-581 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie-Estelle Binet ◽  
Fabrizio Carlevaro ◽  
Michel Paul
Keyword(s):  
Water Demand ◽  
Residential Water Demand ◽  
Price Perception ◽  
Residential Water

scholarly journals Determinants of residential water demand in Germany

2009 ◽  
Vol 68 (6) ◽  
pp. 1756-1769 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joachim Schleich ◽  
Thomas Hillenbrand
Keyword(s):  
Water Demand ◽  
Residential Water Demand ◽  
Residential Water
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