Novel Water Pricing Model for Water Network Projects: A Case Study of Jiaodong Water Diversion Project in China
The uneven distribution of water resources in time and space restricts the development of society, which is a universal problem facing the world. To improve the ability to regulate water resources in water diversion projects and alleviate the contradiction between water resources and social developm...
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| description | The uneven distribution of water resources in time and space restricts the development of society, which is a universal problem facing the world. To improve the ability to regulate water resources in water diversion projects and alleviate the contradiction between water resources and social development, China has decided to build water network projects (WNPs). A WNP is an integrated water supply system that includes multiple water sources and network water supply lines and integrates the functions of water supply, water delivery, and optimal allocation of water resources into a system that can supply water to many users. An appropriate water pricing mechanism is the key to ensuring the sustainable operation of water network projects. This paper presents a comprehensive water pricing model (WPM) for WNPs. The purpose of this model is to unify the water price measurement standard of WNPs and lay the foundation for water price marketization in the future. By applying the model to the Jiaodong WNP, it is found that the model is expected to improve the unbalanced use of water sources and the large difference in prices at water supply points (WSPs) in the project. This study not only provides a theoretical basis for water pricing reform but also has great potential to improve the efficiency of water resource use. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1920e224977142088529f6a33ac792282023-11-19T09:01:43ZengMDPI AGWater2073-44412023-08-011517306210.3390/w15173062Novel Water Pricing Model for Water Network Projects: A Case Study of Jiaodong Water Diversion Project in ChinaXin Huang0Changshun Liu1Geng Niu2Chunling Zhang3Yang Li4State Key Laboratory of Simulation and Regulation of Water Cycle in River Basin, China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research, Beijing 100038, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Simulation and Regulation of Water Cycle in River Basin, China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research, Beijing 100038, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Simulation and Regulation of Water Cycle in River Basin, China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research, Beijing 100038, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Simulation and Regulation of Water Cycle in River Basin, China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research, Beijing 100038, ChinaCooperation Project of Shandong Water Transfer Operation and Maintenance Center, Jinan 234000, ChinaThe uneven distribution of water resources in time and space restricts the development of society, which is a universal problem facing the world. To improve the ability to regulate water resources in water diversion projects and alleviate the contradiction between water resources and social development, China has decided to build water network projects (WNPs). A WNP is an integrated water supply system that includes multiple water sources and network water supply lines and integrates the functions of water supply, water delivery, and optimal allocation of water resources into a system that can supply water to many users. An appropriate water pricing mechanism is the key to ensuring the sustainable operation of water network projects. This paper presents a comprehensive water pricing model (WPM) for WNPs. The purpose of this model is to unify the water price measurement standard of WNPs and lay the foundation for water price marketization in the future. By applying the model to the Jiaodong WNP, it is found that the model is expected to improve the unbalanced use of water sources and the large difference in prices at water supply points (WSPs) in the project. This study not only provides a theoretical basis for water pricing reform but also has great potential to improve the efficiency of water resource use.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/17/3062water network projectwater pricing modelwater supply pointscomprehensive water price |
| spellingShingle | Xin Huang Changshun Liu Geng Niu Chunling Zhang Yang Li Novel Water Pricing Model for Water Network Projects: A Case Study of Jiaodong Water Diversion Project in China Water water network project water pricing model water supply points comprehensive water price |
| title | Novel Water Pricing Model for Water Network Projects: A Case Study of Jiaodong Water Diversion Project in China |
| title_full | Novel Water Pricing Model for Water Network Projects: A Case Study of Jiaodong Water Diversion Project in China |
| title_fullStr | Novel Water Pricing Model for Water Network Projects: A Case Study of Jiaodong Water Diversion Project in China |
| title_full_unstemmed | Novel Water Pricing Model for Water Network Projects: A Case Study of Jiaodong Water Diversion Project in China |
| title_short | Novel Water Pricing Model for Water Network Projects: A Case Study of Jiaodong Water Diversion Project in China |
| title_sort | novel water pricing model for water network projects a case study of jiaodong water diversion project in china |
| topic | water network project water pricing model water supply points comprehensive water price |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/17/3062 |
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