An Analysis of Supply and Demand of drinking water consumption Management in Tirunelveli zone
*P. Chinnadurai and **A. Seetharaman
Department of Economics The M.D.T Hindu College, Tirunelveli Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli – 627012 India
ABSTRACT
Water is the primary source of all living beings. The global availability of water resources is decreasing due to the expansion of the social economy. Water resources are now recognised as a critical factor affecting sustainable economic and social development. Providing clean and safe drinking water is considered a fundamental right for all citizens in India. The balance between water supply and demand is closely connected to the social and economic development of a place. Choosing the right scale is essential for analysing the urban water balance. This article is on the availability and demand of potable water for residential consumers in the Tirunelveli region of Tamil Nadu. Family size, use of alternative water sources, dependence on public taps, water usage for gardening, and water usage for cleaning vehicles significantly affect per capita water consumption. The significance of these variables is crucial. A positive coefficient shows a direct impact of the variables on per capita water consumption, whereas a negative coefficient suggests an inverse impact of the variables on per capita water consumption. The existence of a storage facility, the quantity of taps in the residence, and the number of toilets in the residence significantly influence per capita water consumption. There are no other variables that are demonstrated to affect per capita water use significantly