| Author | Acharya, Anil |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.WM-05-01 |
| Subject(s) | Water-supply--Nepal--Kathmandu Valley
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| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
degree of Master of Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. WM-05-01 |
| Abstract | The study is performed to analyze the water utilization pattern of Kathmandu valley and evaluate the performance of the existing water supply system. The factors influencing the efficiency and effectiveness of the existing water supply system are evaluated taking into consideration various performance indicators. The water tariff is found to have no significant effect on urban water demand, however the lower consumption is assumed due to low water supply. The higher volume of non revenue water in water available areas due to leakage and other unauthorized consumptions, old distribution networks awaiting rehabilitation, fixed rate tariff for unmetered connections, lack of full metering and its regular maintenance have further aggravated the problem of water scarcity in other areas. The water utility is not financially sustainable and the present water tariff also does not comply with the true cost of water. The single water use criteria, unreliability, poor service delivery, reduced drinking water quality in major city areas and inequality in water distribution have reduced the consumers willingness to pay which inturn decreased the revenue collection. The household survey carried out in Mahankalchaur distribution system also clarifies the users dissatisfaction towards the present water supply system and its management. The proposed new institutional reform and implementation of urban water supply policy is assumed to cater the inefficiency in the existing water supply system along with the improvements in service delivery standards and other management schemes. The study concludes that while the demand management measures as water tariff reform, rainwater harvesting and public awareness will be important tools in influencing the water supply and demand, other measures such as Melamchi water supply project will add in improved water supply situation in Kathmandu valley |
| Year | 2006 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. WM-05-01 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Water Engineering and Management (WM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Babel, Mukand S.;Gupta, Ashim Das (Co- chairperson); |
| Examination Committee(s) | Clemente, Roberto S. ;Sutat Weesakul ; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | His Majesty the King of Thailand
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| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2005 |