Papers by Anastasia Papadopoulou
Environmental sciences proceedings, Sep 8, 2020
Drinking water distribution networks are among the most resilient infrastructure systems to disas... more Drinking water distribution networks are among the most resilient infrastructure systems to disasters, specifically hazards such as accidental pollution, floods, droughts, earthquakes, and pandemics. Water operators experiencing these kinds of hazards should focus on the establishment of more effective response systems. The paper presents the outputs and results of improving response time and effectiveness of the capacity developed by national, bilateral, and EU Civil Protection mechanisms. The methodology used for the hazard risk assessment procedures and the analysis of the Water Safety Plans (WSPs) lead to improved preparedness mechanisms. The results showed that water use efficiency is a key component in resiliency.
Water, Jan 16, 2012
This paper presents the basic principles for the integration of the water and carbon footprints c... more This paper presents the basic principles for the integration of the water and carbon footprints cost into the resource and environmental costs respectively, taking the suggestions set by the Water Framework Directive (WFD) 2000/60/EC one step forward. WFD states that full water cost recovery (FWCR) should be based on the estimation of the three sub-costs related: direct; environmental; and resource cost. It also strongly suggests the EU Member States develop and apply effective water pricing policies to achieve FWCR. These policies must be socially just to avoid any social injustice phenomena. This is a very delicate task to handle, especially within the fragile economic conditions that the EU is facing today. Water losses play a crucial role for the FWC estimation. Water losses should not be neglected since they are one of the major "water uses" in any water supply network. A methodology is suggested to reduce water losses and the related Non Revenue Water (NRW) index. An Expert Decision Support System is proposed to assess the FWC incorporating the Water and Carbon Footprint costs.
Aqua, Sep 8, 2017
Cross border water resources and drinking water supply management are among the basic concerns fo... more Cross border water resources and drinking water supply management are among the basic concerns for almost all Adriatic Sea countries. Adopting measures such as developing common methodologies, tools and techniques addressing water quality and quantity issues, water losses and pricing policies, is a top priority. Regarding the harmonization of procedures and legislative framework, the requirements of the Water Framework Directive 2000/60 are respected. An approach to face these challenges is being developed through the cooperation of several organizations and stakeholders involved in the implementation of Drinkadria project. This paper discusses its specific objectives and outputs linked to: (a) promotion of sustainable provision of drinking water, by setting joint cross-border recommendations on drinking water resources management; (b) undertaking of methods and technologies, through the implementation of pilot actions; and (c) stimulating capacity building, through the exchange of know-how and the development of a regional network of water supply experts. A set of standardized protocols on the applicable management of water supply systems and resources in the Adriatic area is being developed and tested by the beneficiaries involved. The relevant pilot actions aim at improving water supply and water resources management. Eventually, Drinkadria measurable results support decision makers in the adaptation of effective and efficient measures and policies.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Jul 20, 2017
Cross-border water resources management and protection is a complicated task to achieve, lacking ... more Cross-border water resources management and protection is a complicated task to achieve, lacking a common methodological framework. Especially in the Adriatic region, water used for drinking water supply purposes pass from many different countries, turning its management into a hard task to achieve. During the DRINKADRIA project, a common methodological framework has been developed, for efficient and effective cross-border water supply and resources management, taking into consideration different resources types (surface and groundwater) emphasizing in drinking water supply intake. The common methodology for water resources management is based on four pillars: climate characteristics and climate change, water resources availability, quality, and security. The present paper assesses both present and future vulnerability of water resources in the Adriatic region, with special focus on Corfu Island, Greece. The results showed that climate change is expected to impact negatively on water resources availability while at the same time, water demand is expected to increase. Water quality problems will be intensified especially due to land use changes and salt water intrusion. The analysis identified areas where water resources are more vulnerable, allowing decision makers develop management strategies.
Desalination and Water Treatment, Jul 4, 2014
This study investigates the differentiation of the water pricing policies applied by the Greek Mu... more This study investigates the differentiation of the water pricing policies applied by the Greek Municipal Water Utilities (GMWU) in several regions. GMWU are being characterized by individual management framework with a lack of a uniform pricing policy and a significant diversification of the payable amount by region. The export of comparative conclusions regarding the overall pricing policy in Greece, both at GMWU level (a sample of 84 GMWU) and at regional level, is the basic objective of this study. The comparison analysis was performed on a monthly consumption basis of 5-150 m 3 , for the year 2007, per water utility population served (five groups) and per administrative region (13 regions). The mean net consumption cost and the mean payable amount are calculated for a monthly consumption, because water utilities do not use the same billing period. Fee for construction and sewer user fees are excluded. Maintenance water meter cost and maintenance projects (fixed charges) charges are also partly included. The study revealed that there is a large spatial differentiation of water prices on regional level.
This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative... more This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY
DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT, 2017
Drinking water pricing policies differ a lot among different countries and among water utilities ... more Drinking water pricing policies differ a lot among different countries and among water utilities in the same country. The criteria to form a pricing policy are determined locally and sometimes are related to political decisions, especially in municipal water utilities. Drinking water pricing policies do not take into consideration environmental (e.g., river basin water balance) or economic issues (e.g., socially fair allocation of the water cost). However, the Water Framework Directive (WFD) 2000/60/EC clearly requires that all member states should develop and apply water pricing policies to recover the full water cost (FWC; including the direct cost, the environmental cost and the water resource cost). The paper applies a novel methodology to determine the socially fair water price based on the FWC recovery principle and taking into consideration non-revenue water, allocating its cost to the water users. The methodology is applied in Kozani (Greece) water distribution network.
Procedia Engineering, 2016
Procedia Engineering, 2016
The Water Framework Directive (WFD) 2000/60/EC clearly indicates that all member states should de... more The Water Framework Directive (WFD) 2000/60/EC clearly indicates that all member states should develop and apply water pricing policies to recover the Full Water Cost (FWC) (including the direct cost, the environmental and the water resource costs). Drinking water pricing policies set by the water utilities today do not comply with the WFD basic principle. They are rather determined locally, without taking into consideration environmental (e.g. river basin water balance) or economic issues (e.g. socially fair allocation of the water cost). This paper proposes a new, socially fair drinking water pricing policy, taking into consideration the FWC recovery and socially fairness. This methodology is applied in the water utility of Kozani, in Greece.
Journal of Water and Climate Change, May 7, 2014
Nowadays, Adriatic Sea countries are facing significant cross-border water supply and resources m... more Nowadays, Adriatic Sea countries are facing significant cross-border water supply and resources management problems. Cross border water resources management is a complex issue, requiring the adoption of immediate measures, while at the same time it is quite challenging. No common methodologies and tools exist, addressing water quantity and quality issues, water losses and pricing policies, in the Adriatic area. WFD 2000/60 is the trigger of the harmonization of procedures and legislations. Drinkadria project develops a common methodology approach, for efficient and effective cross border water supply and resources management. Stakeholders are called to address three specific objectives. The first one is the promotion of sustainable provision of drinking water, by stabilizing joint cross-border recommendations on drinking water resources management, common code of good practices for water utilities for reducing water losses and wasteful/non-sustainable uses. The undertaking of innova...
The present study investigates the spatial differentiation of the water pricing policies applied ... more The present study investigates the spatial differentiation of the water pricing policies applied by the Greek municipal water utilities (DEYA). DEYA are autonomous, with their own management framework, resulting in a lack of a uniform pricing policy and diversification of the payable amount by region. The objective of this research is to export comparative conclusions regarding the overall pricing policy in Greece, both at DEYA level as well as at regional level. A sample of 84 DEYA has been selected. The comparison analysis was performed on the basis of monthly consumption of 5 to 150m3, for 2007 (a) per water utility population served (5 groups); (b) per administrative region each water utility belongs to (13 regions in Greece). For the cases mentioned above, the mean net consumption cost and the mean payable amount is calculated for monthly consumption. This was imperative because water utilities don’t have the same billing period. Charges such as fee of construction and sewer us...
EWaS5
This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative... more This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY
This paper presents the basic principles for the integration of the water and carbon footprints c... more This paper presents the basic principles for the integration of the water and carbon footprints cost into the resource and environmental costs respectively, taking the suggestions set by the Water Framework Directive (WFD) 2000/60/EC one step forward. WFD states that full water cost recovery (FWCR) should be based on the estimation of the three sub-costs related: direct; environmental; and resource cost. It also strongly suggests the EU Member States develop and apply effective water pricing policies to achieve FWCR. These policies must be socially just to avoid any social injustice phenomena. This is a very delicate task to handle, especially within the fragile economic conditions that the EU is facing today. Water losses play a crucial role for the FWC estimation. Water losses should not be neglected since they are one of the major "water uses" in any water supply network. A methodology is suggested to reduce water losses and the related Non Revenue Water (NRW) index. An Expert Decision Support System is proposed to assess the FWC incorporating the Water and Carbon Footprint costs.
DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT, 2017
Drinking water pricing policies differ a lot among different countries and among water utilities ... more Drinking water pricing policies differ a lot among different countries and among water utilities in the same country. The criteria to form a pricing policy are determined locally and sometimes are related to political decisions, especially in municipal water utilities. Drinking water pricing policies do not take into consideration environmental (e.g., river basin water balance) or economic issues (e.g., socially fair allocation of the water cost). However, the Water Framework Directive (WFD) 2000/60/EC clearly requires that all member states should develop and apply water pricing policies to recover the full water cost (FWC; including the direct cost, the environmental cost and the water resource cost). The paper applies a novel methodology to determine the socially fair water price based on the FWC recovery principle and taking into consideration non-revenue water, allocating its cost to the water users. The methodology is applied in Kozani (Greece) water distribution network.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2017
Cross-border water resources management and protection is a complicated task to achieve, lacking ... more Cross-border water resources management and protection is a complicated task to achieve, lacking a common methodological framework. Especially in the Adriatic region, water used for drinking water supply purposes pass from many different countries, turning its management into a hard task to achieve. During the DRINKADRIA project, a common methodological framework has been developed, for efficient and effective cross-border water supply and resources management, taking into consideration different resources types (surface and groundwater) emphasizing in drinking water supply intake. The common methodology for water resources management is based on four pillars: climate characteristics and climate change, water resources availability, quality, and security. The present paper assesses both present and future vulnerability of water resources in the Adriatic region, with special focus on Corfu Island, Greece. The results showed that climate change is expected to impact negatively on water resources availability while at the same time, water demand is expected to increase. Water quality problems will be intensified especially due to land use changes and salt water intrusion. The analysis identified areas where water resources are more vulnerable, allowing decision makers develop management strategies.
Desalination and Water Treatment, 2014
This study investigates the differentiation of the water pricing policies applied by the Greek Mu... more This study investigates the differentiation of the water pricing policies applied by the Greek Municipal Water Utilities (GMWU) in several regions. GMWU are being characterized by individual management framework with a lack of a uniform pricing policy and a significant diversification of the payable amount by region. The export of comparative conclusions regarding the overall pricing policy in Greece, both at GMWU level (a sample of 84 GMWU) and at regional level, is the basic objective of this study. The comparison analysis was performed on a monthly consumption basis of 5-150 m 3 , for the year 2007, per water utility population served (five groups) and per administrative region (13 regions). The mean net consumption cost and the mean payable amount are calculated for a monthly consumption, because water utilities do not use the same billing period. Fee for construction and sewer user fees are excluded. Maintenance water meter cost and maintenance projects (fixed charges) charges are also partly included. The study revealed that there is a large spatial differentiation of water prices on regional level.
Environmental Sciences Proceedings, 2020
Drinking water distribution networks are among the most resilient infrastructure systems to disas... more Drinking water distribution networks are among the most resilient infrastructure systems to disasters, specifically hazards such as accidental pollution, floods, droughts, earthquakes, and pandemics. Water operators experiencing these kinds of hazards should focus on the establishment of more effective response systems. The paper presents the outputs and results of improving response time and effectiveness of the capacity developed by national, bilateral, and EU Civil Protection mechanisms. The methodology used for the hazard risk assessment procedures and the analysis of the Water Safety Plans (WSPs) lead to improved preparedness mechanisms. The results showed that water use efficiency is a key component in resiliency.
EWaS3 2018, 2018
Water use efficiency is a crucial issue in drinking water utilities as it is connected to environ... more Water use efficiency is a crucial issue in drinking water utilities as it is connected to environmental and economic consequences. WATenERgy CYCLE project aims at developing a methodological approach towards efficient and effective transnational water and energy resources management in the Balkan–Mediterranean area. The paper presents the results of performance evaluation of the water supply systems of the water utilities involved in the project, both at local and national level. The methodology used in the water balance and performance indicators as well as data on the operational status of the water supply systems. The results showed that Non-Revenue Water is one of the major problems addressed.
Procedia Engineering, 2016
The Water Framework Directive (WFD) 2000/60/EC clearly indicates that all member states should de... more The Water Framework Directive (WFD) 2000/60/EC clearly indicates that all member states should develop and apply water pricing policies to recover the Full Water Cost (FWC) (including the direct cost, the environmental and the water resource costs). Drinking water pricing policies set by the water utilities today do not comply with the WFD basic principle. They are rather determined locally, without taking into consideration environmental (e.g. river basin water balance) or economic issues (e.g. socially fair allocation of the water cost). This paper proposes a new, socially fair drinking water pricing policy, taking into consideration the FWC recovery and socially fairness. This methodology is applied in the water utility of Kozani, in Greece.
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