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A framework for considering externalities in urban water asset management
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posted on 2023-05-18, 13:08 authored by Marlow, D, Pearson, L, Darla Hatton MacDonaldDarla Hatton MacDonald, Whitten, S, Burn, SUrban communities rely on a complex network of infrastructure assets to connect them to water resources. There is considerable capital investment required to maintain, upgrade and extend this infrastructure. As the remit of a water utility is broader than just financial considerations, infrastructure investment decisions must be made in light of environmental and societal issues. One way of facilitating this is to integrate consideration of externalities into decision making processes. This paper considers the concept of externalities from an asset management perspective. A case study is provided to show the practical implications to a water utility and asset managers. A framework for the inclusion of externalities in asset management decision making is also presented. The potential for application of the framework is highlighted through a brief consideration of its key elements.
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Publication title
Water Science and TechnologyVolume
64Issue
11Pagination
2199-2206ISSN
0273-1223Department/School
College Office - College of Business and EconomicsPublisher
I W A PublishingPlace of publication
United KingdomRights statement
Copyright 2011 IWA PublishingRepository Status
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