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Water Demand Management

The paper analyzes management of water demand. It identifies and describes the factors defining management of water consumption in households, industry and agriculture. Technological approach, pricing policy, and water re-use are discussed. Reduction of water demand in the long term program is between 10 and 20 per cent in the period of 10 to 20 years. For sustainability of the water system, the balance between water demand and its availability is essential. Integrated water management ensures sustainable management and development of water resources.

water consumption; households; industry; agriculture; demand management; development of water resources

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