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Volumetric irrigation water pricing considerations

Irrigation and Drainage Systems volume 21, pages 133–144 (2007)Cite this article

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Volumetric water pricing is a popular topic within donor agencies for irrigation project modernization and sustainability. Implementation of an effective pricing program is quite complex and requires consideration of physical modernization, fee structure, enforcement procedures, and the level of water delivery service. Variations of volumetric water pricing and allocation are discussed.

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  1. Irrigation Training and Research Center (ITRC), California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo, CA, 93407, USA

    Charles M. Burt

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Burt, C.M. Volumetric irrigation water pricing considerations. Irrig Drainage Syst 21, 133–144 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10795-007-9025-3

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Keywords

  • Irrigation charges
  • Irrigation modernization
  • Volumetric
  • Volumetric water deliveries
  • Flow measurement
  • Water pricing