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Case study for students: Meeting demand for drinking water.

This case study explains how drinking water is supplied and how demand is forecast, and describes strategies to meet demand. It looks at what characterises effective management of water supplies. Students can reflect on the challenges that local authorities face and the efficacy and sustainability of strategies to meet water demand. They could go on to explore water-supply management practices in their local area.

This case study helps students to explore why the council came to its decision. They can discuss issues around public funding of sports stadiums, who benefits most from such projects and the use of loans to fund them. The importance of public consultation is also relevant.

A new rugby stadium sparks a community ruckus.