Economic Implications of Conventional Water Treatment Versus Desalination: A Dual Case Study

Callie Rogers, Allen W. Sturdivant, M. Edward Rister, Ronald D. Lacewell and Bill L. Harris

No 6729, 2008 Annual Meeting, February 2-6, 2008, Dallas, Texas from Southern Agricultural Economics Association

Abstract: Most municipalities use conventional treatment to produce potable water. Historically, desalination has not been economically feasible, but technological advancements warrant a new analysis. This study analyzes the costs of two Texas municipal facilities producing water using the above technologies based on Capital Budgeting-NPV analysis combined with annuity equivalents.

Keywords: Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies; Resource/Energy Economics and Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 20
Date: 2008
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.6729

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