University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Impact of community water systems in small towns

Wills, Water J.; Osburn, Donald D.

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https://hdl.handle.net/2142/90113

Description

Title
Impact of community water systems in small towns
Author(s)
  • Wills, Water J.
  • Osburn, Donald D.
Contributor(s)
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Issue Date
1968-06
Keyword(s)
  • Water resource development
  • Water resource development--Illinois
  • Human dimensions
  • Evaluation
  • Illinois
  • Project planning
  • Water supply
  • Water users
  • Benefits
  • Indirect benefits
Geographic Coverage
Illinois (state)
Abstract
The primary purpose of this study was to describe the impact the addition of a community water system to a small town would have upon that town and the surrounding communities. The benefits of the system were recognized by the residents and some of the first round impacts were measured. Benefits observed were increases in the number of water using appliances, increases in property values, improved fire protection and sanitary conditions. Several factors need to be considered when planning future water systems as to the calculation of future needs of the system. Changes which can be expected in population and business activity, changes in the number of water using appliances, and other factors all need to be considered when planning for the successful installation and operation of a community water system. Ample quantities of water are available in Illinois, but intelligent planning for increasing needs, careful management of water supply, and improved waste disposal are essential. Rural people are showing increased concern and are taking action to maintain an abundant supply of clear, safe water for the future.
Publisher
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Water Resources Center
Type of Resource
text
Language
en
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http://hdl.handle.net/2142/90113
Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)
  • U.S. Department of the Interior
  • U.S. Geological Survey
Copyright and License Information
Copyright 1968 held by Walter J. Wills, Donald D. Osburn

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Illinois Water Resources Center - Human Dimensions PRIMARY