Residential water demand analysis

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/dma.v54i0.71880

Keywords:

water market, water policy, econometrics, water scarcity

Abstract

This paper presents an estimate of the water demand in Distrito Federal, a Federative Unit of Brazil where the capital of Brazil is located. We develop a water demand model based on the tariff structure to capture the essential aspects of water use by companies and by consumers. For water companies, knowledge of the demand curve provides necessary information needed to set rates that promote an increase in their revenues. For consumers, knowledge of the evolution of water prices is important for the formulating of policies to rationalize consumption. We analyze the residential water demand behavior in two categories of consumers: normal and popular. The demand for water in the study was inelastic in relation to price and income for both the normal and popular customer categories.

Author Biographies

Humberto Angelo, Universidade de Brasília (UnB)

Gestão Ambiental, Ciências Sociais Aplicadas

Alexandre Nascimento de Almeida, Universidade de Brasília (UnB)

 

Maristela Franchetti de Paula, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste (UNICENTRO)

 

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Published

2020-11-16

How to Cite

Pompermayer, R. de S., Angelo, H., de Almeida, A. N., Vasconcelos, P. G. de A., Matricardi, E. A. T., Paula, M. F. de, & Miguel, E. P. (2020). Residential water demand analysis. Desenvolvimento E Meio Ambiente, 54. https://doi.org/10.5380/dma.v54i0.71880

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Vol. 54 (2020)

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