An extension of a previous abstract time series analysis of water demand, this study in
corporates the effects of price changes and water district conservation efforts. The findings
indicate that a 10% price increase will reduce water consumption by 3,6% and that a 10%
increase in conservation effort (real dollars expended) reduces water usage by 0.4%
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