State of Urban Irrigation Demand Management
Irrigation Matters Series No. 02/09
State of Urban Irrigation Demand Management - A Review
Bhakti Lata Devi July 2009
BETTER IRRIGATIO N
BETTER ENVIRONMENT
BETTER FUTURE
State of Urban Irrigation Demand Management – A Review
Bhakti Lata Devi
City of Sydney, Town Hall House, 456 Kent St, Sydney, 2000 Email: bdevi@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
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CRC for Irrigation Futures Irrigation Matters Series No. 02/09 July 2009
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© 2009 IF Technologies Pty Ltd. This work is copyright. It may be reproduced subject to the inclusion of an acknowledgement of the source.
Important Disclaimer
The Cooperative Research Centre for Irrigation Futures advises that the information contained in this publication comprises general statements based on scientific research. The reader is advised and needs to be aware that such information may be incomplete or unable to be used in any specific situation. No reliance or actions must therefore be made on that information without seeking prior expert professional, scientific and technical advice. To the extent permitted by law, the Cooperative Research Centre for Irrigation Futures (including its employees and consultants) excludes all liability to any person for any consequences, including but not limited to all losses, damages, costs, expenses and any other compensation, arising directly or indirectly from using this publication (in part or in whole) and any information or material contained in it.
Acknowledgements
The author acknowledges the constructive comments offered by Bruce Simmons, Shelley Burgin, Ted Gardner and Peter May that helped to improve the literature review.
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Executive Summary
Urban irrigation demand, often categorised as outdoor water demand by urban water utilities, is the water demand contributed by watering of domestic gardens and irrigation of public and privately
State of Urban Irrigation Demand Management - A Review
Bhakti Lata Devi July 2009
BETTER IRRIGATIO N
BETTER ENVIRONMENT
BETTER FUTURE
State of Urban Irrigation Demand Management – A Review
Bhakti Lata Devi
City of Sydney, Town Hall House, 456 Kent St, Sydney, 2000 Email: bdevi@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
CRC for Irrigation Futures
CRC for Irrigation Futures Irrigation Matters Series No. 02/09 July 2009
CRC for Irrigation Futures
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CRC IF Copyright Statement
© 2009 IF Technologies Pty Ltd. This work is copyright. It may be reproduced subject to the inclusion of an acknowledgement of the source.
Important Disclaimer
The Cooperative Research Centre for Irrigation Futures advises that the information contained in this publication comprises general statements based on scientific research. The reader is advised and needs to be aware that such information may be incomplete or unable to be used in any specific situation. No reliance or actions must therefore be made on that information without seeking prior expert professional, scientific and technical advice. To the extent permitted by law, the Cooperative Research Centre for Irrigation Futures (including its employees and consultants) excludes all liability to any person for any consequences, including but not limited to all losses, damages, costs, expenses and any other compensation, arising directly or indirectly from using this publication (in part or in whole) and any information or material contained in it.
Acknowledgements
The author acknowledges the constructive comments offered by Bruce Simmons, Shelley Burgin, Ted Gardner and Peter May that helped to improve the literature review.
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CRC for Irrigation Futures
Executive Summary
Urban irrigation demand, often categorised as outdoor water demand by urban water utilities, is the water demand contributed by watering of domestic gardens and irrigation of public and privately