Geography Reference
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needs of a region would not change dramatically
from year to year. A slow evolutionary need for
increase would prevail, and that increase would be
easily satisfied in a system that promoted a large
quantity safety margin. Today, although there is still
some debate about causes, few would disagree that
climate change is underway. The last thirty years
has also seen a substantial change in personal habits
and national economy, both influencing water
demand. So we live in and forecast a time of
change.
Changes in the funding of the water industry
have tied accurate forecasting to the plans and
charging regimes of the water companies. The
