Exploring the Determinants of Operational Performance in the Water Supply Sector: A PCA Analysis of Networks, Meters, Raw Water and Operating Costs
The water sector is essential for sustainable development, but faces complex challenges arising from climate change, accelerated urbanization, and increasingly stringent economic and environmental demands. This study examines the determinants of operational performance in the water sector, using...
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| description | The water sector is essential for sustainable development, but faces complex challenges arising
from climate change, accelerated urbanization, and increasingly stringent economic and
environmental demands. This study examines the determinants of operational performance in the
water sector, using principal component analysis (PCA) to analyze key variables such as
distribution networks, meter usage, raw water characteristics, and operational costs. Results
highlight that infrastructure modernization, implementation of digital technologies, and use of
circular economy principles are essential for sustainability. The analysis also underscores the link
between infrastructure investments and water loss reduction, cost optimization, and service
improvement. Temporal evolution reflects a transition from major operational difficulties to
improved performance, thanks to effective investment strategies. The conclusions provide valuable
insights for strategic decision-making and recommend integrated approaches that ensure the
balance between economic sustainability, technological efficiency, and social responsibility,
thereby contributing to the management of water resources for the benefit of future generations. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-112eeecaffb04c50b404011a72b88d1c2025-08-20T01:47:28ZengOvidius University PressOvidius University Annals: Economic Sciences Series2393-31272025-02-01XXIV25564Exploring the Determinants of Operational Performance in the Water Supply Sector: A PCA Analysis of Networks, Meters, Raw Water and Operating CostsOctavia Moise0George Banghiore1Mari-Isabella Stan2Romanian Academy, School of Advanced Studies of the Romanian Academy, Doctoral of Economic Sciences, "Costin C. Kirițescu" National Institute for Economic Research, Institute of National Economy, RomaniaRomanian Academy, School of Advanced Studies of the Romanian Academy, Doctoral of Economic Sciences, "Costin C. Kirițescu" National Institute for Economic Research, Institute of National Economy, Romania„Ovidius” University of Constanta, Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences, RomaniaThe water sector is essential for sustainable development, but faces complex challenges arising from climate change, accelerated urbanization, and increasingly stringent economic and environmental demands. This study examines the determinants of operational performance in the water sector, using principal component analysis (PCA) to analyze key variables such as distribution networks, meter usage, raw water characteristics, and operational costs. Results highlight that infrastructure modernization, implementation of digital technologies, and use of circular economy principles are essential for sustainability. The analysis also underscores the link between infrastructure investments and water loss reduction, cost optimization, and service improvement. Temporal evolution reflects a transition from major operational difficulties to improved performance, thanks to effective investment strategies. The conclusions provide valuable insights for strategic decision-making and recommend integrated approaches that ensure the balance between economic sustainability, technological efficiency, and social responsibility, thereby contributing to the management of water resources for the benefit of future generations. https://stec.univ-ovidius.ro/html/anale/RO/2024i2/Section%201%20and%202/9.pdfprincipal component analysis (pca)wastewater managementperformance of water operators |
| spellingShingle | Octavia Moise George Banghiore Mari-Isabella Stan Exploring the Determinants of Operational Performance in the Water Supply Sector: A PCA Analysis of Networks, Meters, Raw Water and Operating Costs Ovidius University Annals: Economic Sciences Series principal component analysis (pca) wastewater management performance of water operators |
| title | Exploring the Determinants of Operational Performance in the Water Supply Sector: A PCA Analysis of Networks, Meters, Raw Water and Operating Costs |
| title_full | Exploring the Determinants of Operational Performance in the Water Supply Sector: A PCA Analysis of Networks, Meters, Raw Water and Operating Costs |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the Determinants of Operational Performance in the Water Supply Sector: A PCA Analysis of Networks, Meters, Raw Water and Operating Costs |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the Determinants of Operational Performance in the Water Supply Sector: A PCA Analysis of Networks, Meters, Raw Water and Operating Costs |
| title_short | Exploring the Determinants of Operational Performance in the Water Supply Sector: A PCA Analysis of Networks, Meters, Raw Water and Operating Costs |
| title_sort | exploring the determinants of operational performance in the water supply sector a pca analysis of networks meters raw water and operating costs |
| topic | principal component analysis (pca) wastewater management performance of water operators |
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