Cost-benefit analysis of beneficial uses of reclaimed water : three case studies from Palestine
Other Title(s)
تحليل تكاليف و منافع إعادة استخدام المياه المعالجة : ثلاث حالات دراسية من فلسطين
Dissertant
Thesis advisor
Comitee Members
University
Birzeit University
Faculty
Institute of Environmental and Water Studies
Department
Water and Environmental Engineering
University Country
Palestine (West Bank)
Degree
Master
Degree Date
2016
English Abstract
Beneficial uses of reclaimed water have been considered as an integral part of available water resource in arid and semi-arid regions, like Palestine.
Diverse wastewater treatment technologies installed in Palestinian urban centers, availability of land, administrative, socio-economic and environmental issues have impediments on launching sustainable effluent reuse schemes.
Existing literature underlined the economic issues of using reclaimed water but ignored the real value of diverse treated water quality, quantity and the non-monetary costs and benefits.
This research aimed at studying the cost/benefit (CB) analysis (CBA) of selective beneficial uses of reclaimed water.
Three wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) serving Alteereh-Ramallah (MBR facility), Al-Taybeh and Rammun (RBC system) and Anza (Activated sludge) form case studies for the CB analysis of diverse reclaimed water quality.
The 10 years net present values of CBA for reclaimed water reuse projects in irrigation for three case studies were 5,172,963 (NIS) for Alteereh, 1,150,380 (NIS) for Anza and 1,294,206 (NIS) for Al-Taybeh and Rammun reclaimed water reuse projects in irrigation.
The C/B ratio for the reclaimed water reuse projects were 5.04 for Alteereh, 2.55 for Anza and 1.94 for Al-Taybeh and Rammun.
For Al-Taybeh and Rammun reclaimed water reuse project in concrete mixing industry, it showed low NPV and C/B ratio, which indicates that the reuse of reclaimed water in irrigation have more benefits due to the socio-political and environmental benefits involved in the agriculture projects in Palestine.
From the results obtained, it was noted that the reuse project associated with high reclaimed water quality, has higher NPV and B/C ratio, which indicates that choosing higher WWTP technologies is more justified.
To ensure the sustainability of reclaimed water reuse projects, public consultation, awareness raising campaigns and governmental subsidization should accompany the reuse projects.
Variable CBA data were obtained considering the treatment technologies applied, reclaimed water quality and quantity, and the availability of agricultural land.
Hence, CBA for planned reuse projects should be evaluated on a case by case basis.
Further studies are needed to explore costs minimization and benefits maximization, using renewable energy and choosing the high value crops.
Main Subjects
Earth Sciences, Water and Environment
No. of Pages
93
Table of Contents
Table of contents.
Abstract.
Abstract in Arabic.
Chapter One : Introduction.
Chapter Two : Literature review.
Chapter Three : Study area.
Chapter Four : Methodology.
Chapter Five : Results and discussion.
Chapter Six : Conclusions and recommendations.
References.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abu Ayyash, Muhammad. (2016). Cost-benefit analysis of beneficial uses of reclaimed water : three case studies from Palestine. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Birzeit University, Palestine (West Bank)
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-728291
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abu Ayyash, Muhammad. Cost-benefit analysis of beneficial uses of reclaimed water : three case studies from Palestine. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Birzeit University. (2016).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-728291
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abu Ayyash, Muhammad. (2016). Cost-benefit analysis of beneficial uses of reclaimed water : three case studies from Palestine. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Birzeit University, Palestine (West Bank)
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-728291
Language
English
Data Type
Arab Theses
Record ID
BIM-728291