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Summary Table of Contents Author Biography

Water Finance begins with the story of the water business: why water is different from other businesses politically and socially. Then it will go into water's relationship with the city and it's ties in land development, urban water, household water, aesthetics, and landscaping. Water and wastewater will be highlighted as a utility business; water and food will be highlighted for emerging irrigation systems opportunities. Water for energy, play, fishing, damage control will be shown in detail and well as water in private water sectors and for c... MOREapital.

A detailed look at the water industry and the trends that can lead to investment opportunities Water has quickly grown into a big global business, with annual revenues in the United States alone reaching over $200 billion.

Praise for WATER FINANCE "Neil Grigg provides a very accessible overview of the many players involved in water and their many connections. His concept of water handlers helps bring some order to the water business-an excellent introduction for all those interested in the business of water." -Frank Rijsberman, Director, Water, Sanitation, and HygieneBill & Melinda Gates Foundations Global Development Program "If you want to really understand the big picture of the drinking water business, this is the book to read. Neils four decades of experience working and volunteering in the water community-from the water source all the way to the customers tap-help the reader to understand the intricacies and challenges of business management at the global and local level. Not only does Neils writing style speak to the business community, but his writing reaches out and touches the women and men on the front line of providing reliable and safe drinking water to the public." -Robert C. Renner, Executive Director, Water Research Foundation "Dr. Grigg provides an expansive discussion of the complex framework and issues related to water management in a world where water availability will have critical influence on our future lifestyles and the environment that surrounds our cities and farms, as well as cultural and recreational uses. He adroitly recognizes that the current lack of political will and a cogent framework in which a reasonable balance between competing interests is a limiting factor in transitioning past practices to those that will be required in an increasingly resource-constrained twenty-first Century." -Peter D. Binney, PE, Director, Sustainable Infrastructure, Merrick & Company "Water is a commodity and a natural resource. In Water Finance, Neil Grigg delves into the dual nature of our water conveyance systems, introducing the reader to the business of water and outlining the separate facets that make water resource management different and more complex than just a commodity industry." -Elizabeth Cutright, Editor, Water Efficiency magazine "This interesting book is a must for water sector academics, professionals, and decision-makers. Many related graphs by the author are very illustrative and explain the major messages and views. Although there is emphasis on the U.S., there are also many examples from other parts of the global village." -Tapio S. Katko, Adjunct Professor, Tampere University of Technology, Finland

List of Illustrations	p. xi
List of Tables	p. xiii
Preface	p. xv
Acknowledgments	p. xvii
Structure of the Water Business	p. 1
Water for People and the Environment	p. 3
A Model of the Water Business	p. 17
Dams and Reservoirs for Multiple Purposes	p. 47
The Water-Supply Utility Business	p. 65
The Wastewater and... MORE Water-Quality Business	p. 91
Stormwater and Flood Control	p. 103
Industrial Water and the Water-Energy Nexus	p. 117
Water for Food Production	p. 129
Instream Flows: Competing for Water in the Commons	p. 143
Driving Forces and Issues in the Water Industry	p. 153
Drivers of Change in the Water Industry	p. 155
Government and Politics in the Water Business	p. 171
Financing the Water Industry	p. 187
Public Health as a Water-Industry Driver	p. 213
Law and Regulation in the Water Industry	p. 223
Water-Industry Workforce: Crisis and Opportunity	p. 241
Private-Sector Operations in the Water Industry	p. 255
Water-Industry Businesses, Careers, and Investments	p. 265
Constructing Water-Industry Infrastructure	p. 267
Services to Support the Water Industry	p. 275
Equipment for the Water Industry	p. 289
Commodity Water: Transfers, Exchanges, and Water Banks	p. 301
Bottled Water and Point-of-Use Treatment	p. 309
Safe Water For All: The Ultimate Water Business	p. 319
Water Investments, Careers, and Business Opportunities	p. 325
Acronyms	p. 339
References	p. 345
About the Author	p. 359
Index	p. 361
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Neil S. Grigg is Professor of Civil Engineering at Colorado State University. He has worked as professor, administrator, and consultant in the fields of infrastructure engineering and management, water resources engineering, urban water systems, and public administration of infrastructure facilities. Grigg is a registered professional engineer in Colorado, Alabama, and North Carolina. He has served as a consultant for many UN agencies including FAO, UNDP, and UNESCO.

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