Water Framework Directive - Article 5 economic analysis
Research and the Collaborative Research Programme
- Research projects
- Collaborative Research Programme
- Other
- Further information on Artilce 5 - economic analysis
Completed research projects
The Economics Steering Group (ESG) and the Economic Advisory Stakeholder Group (EASG) have commissioned three initial research projects which reported in May 2004. A further report on Private Water Services has also been completed.
Economic importance and dynamics of water use
Scoped the economic analysis of water uses in England and Wales and provides input into the baseline analysis for characterisation.
- Main report (PDF 700 KB)
- Annexes(PDF large file 2.4 MB)
Cost recovery and incentive charging
Reports on the current levels of cost recovery of the costs of water services in England and Wales.
- Main report (PDF large file 1.25 MB)
- Annexes (PDF large file 3 MB)
- Rectification note(PDF 450 KB)
Cost effectiveness analysis and developing a methodology for assessing disproportionate costs
Scopes out alternative methodologies for conducting the CEA and makes suggestions on their implementation.
- Main report (PDF 450 KB)
- Annexes (PDF large file 2 MB)
Review of Private Water Service
This study reviewed the available information in relation to private water services in the context of reporting on levels of recovery of the costs of water services.
- Main report (available shortly)
- Annexes (available shortly)
- A scoping study (PDF 200 KB) for the economic analysis
Workshops on the Water Framework Directive economic analysis
The Water Framework Directive Economic Analysis Workshop was held in London on 24 and 25 March 2004. The workshop was organised by ERM on behalf of Defra.
The workshop provided an opportunity for peer reviewers and other stakeholders to discuss the outcomes of the three WFD economic analysis studies that are underway, and to highlight key issues and draw conclusions about what needs to be done in order to meet the UK's requirements for Article 5 reporting in 2004/5. A note summarising the outcomes of the workshop is available:
- 2004 London Workshop Outcomes Note (PDF 100 KB)
Collaborative Research Programme
A collaborative programme for research for the post Article 5 work on the economic analysis for the WFD has been established. A major work programme started in 2004 and will run till 2008, eventually providing the tools necessary for the economic analysis for River Basin Management plans.
- A business case and prospectus for the Collaborative Research Programme on RBMP Economics(PDF 100 KB)
- A summary report from a workshop held to discuss the outputs and workplan for the Collaborative Research Programme in London, September 2005 Summary report (PDF 2.2 MB)
Current and future outputs from the Collaborative Research Programme:
Project |
Terms of reference |
Executive Summary |
Main report |
Annexes |
Project 1a – Economic Analysis and Decision Making for Programme of Measures under the Water Framework Directive – Initial Identification of Processes and Issues
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n/a |
Exec Sum 1a |
On request due to large file size |
On request due to large file size |
Project 1b - Consistent Economic Appraisal Approaches with respect to the Water Framework Directive River Basin Management Plans
|
TOR 1b |
n/a |
Due 2007 |
Due 2007 |
Project 1c - Screening of water pricing policies, cost recovery mechanisms and economic instruments for inclusion in Programme of Measures and in relation to Article 9 of the WFD
|
TOR1c |
n/a |
Main report |
Annexes |
Project 2a/2b Developing a methodology to assess and compare the cost effectiveness of the main pollution control measures across sector
|
TOR 2a TOR 2b |
Executive Summary |
Part A: Introduction |
Annex |
Project 2c Estimating Approximate Benchmark Costs of the Main Measures Across the Main Sectors
|
TOR2c |
n/a |
Final report |
Excel documents available on request |
Project 2d Development of Peer Reviewed Tailored Pro formas for Deriving Cost Estimates for Individual Sectors
|
TOR 2d |
n/a |
Due 2007 |
Due 2007 |
Project 2e Deriving the Costs and Effectiveness of Delivery Mechanisms |
n/a |
n/a |
Final report |
Excel documents available on request |
Project 3 - Scoping and characterising contentious options and their key benefits and assess, test and develop appropriate assessment systems
|
TOR3 |
n/a |
Main report |
Due 2007 |
Project 4 - Analyses to specify environmental benefits
|
Due 2007 |
Due 2007 |
Due 2007 |
Due 2007 |
Project 5 - Guidance on Assessment for RBMPs
|
Due 2007 |
Due 2007 |
Due 2007 |
Due 2007 |
Project 6 - New benefits valuation studies
|
Due 2007 |
Due 2007 |
Due 2007 |
Due 2007 |
Other projects
TRAC scoping report
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Ofwat work on costs |
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Further information
Page last modified: 5 September 2006
Page published: 23 March 2001