On one hand, population and economic growth are increasing the demand for waterbut on the other, environmental consequences of climate change, pollution and overextraction of groundwater are decreasing the world's supply of fresh water. This makesthe availability of water for human use one of the greatest global concerns of this century.Neither levelling growth nor technological innovation can stretch the existing suppliessignificantly; hence, it is imperative that demand side management techniques such asthe use of water efficient fixtures in urban households, appropriate water tariff structureand regulatory policies are used as tools for water conservation.Conservation of water resources is one of the important aspects of ensuring sustainabledevelopment of cities and should incorporate environmental, social and economicdimensions. This book highlights the importance of using water efficiently in urbanhouseholds, in both developed and developing cities. Specifically, the book focuses on:. the determinants of water conservation behaviour, including psychological factorssuch as values, beliefs and attitudes, socio-economic factors such as income,water pricing and policies, environmental factors such as seasonal variations anddemographic factors such as household size and age;. the role of policies such as mandatory water restrictions, labelling of water savingdevices and promotion of public awareness;. the role of water and wastewater tariff structures in achieving the goals of revenuegeneration, affordability, demand management and equity and the design ofconservation oriented rate structures; and. the role of water saving devices in providing technological solutions to householdwater conservation.Water Conservation in Urban Households is a one-stop repository of information on allaspects of water conservation in the urban residential sector. The book provides severaldetailed case studies of cities to understand the effectiveness of various price andnon-price demand management tools, as well as the lessons learnt. The limited use oftechnical jargons or mathematical elements will make it an easy read for policy makersand the general population who may not be specialized in this area. It can also serve as astarting point for students and researchers who aim to work in this field.