The lack of access to water and sanitation services (WSS) of a considerable share of the
world population has been challenging the international community for decades. The …

The water industry worldwide is facing challenges of water and revenue losses. To reduce
these losses and improve efficiency of water distribution systems, tools and methods have …

In recent years there has been an exponential growth in the number of publications related
to theory and applications of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). Charnes, Cooper, and …

The research on benchmarking analysis of the water and sewage industry has been
expanding over the years. Water utility benchmarking analysis is crucial for mitigating the …

In recent years, almost all countries around the world face budget cuts in health spending,
which force public and private hospitals in these countries to use their resources effectively …

This paper surveys the increasing use of statistical approaches in non-parametric efficiency
studies. Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and Free Disposable Hull (FDH) are recognized …

The water cycle, from catchment to discharge, is a sector that involves an important
investment and operation and maintenance costs. In particular, sewage treatment is a …

This study provides an analysis of Italian water utilities to determine the effects on their
efficiency of certain relevant variables that have been broadly discussed in the existing …

The sustainability of the development of water resources is a pressing challenge. Natural
forces, economic pressure and increasing population determine a significant growth in water …

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are energy intensive facilities. Controlling energy use
in WWTPs could bring substantial benefits to people and environment. Understanding how …