Managing Urban Water Supply pp 147-165 | Cite as
Water System Organization and Financial Decision Making
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Water distribution is a natural monopoly, in which a single entity can supply each geographic service area at a much lower cost that any group of two or more competitive water providers. Dual water systems exist but are generally owned by the same utility in order to deliver different qualities of water. A potable water delivery system may be augmented by a reclaimed water delivery system for industrial or commercial customers.
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