Abstract
This study analyzes industrial wastewater management efficiency using a Chinese provincial dataset from 2004 to 2014. The weighted Russell directional distance model is used to evaluate the efficiency of management practices. Determinants analysis was conducted based on governmental policy, pollution abatement, and market factors to identify the main drivers of industrial wastewater management efficiency in China. The results indicate that the wastewater management efficiency improved in the eastern and central regions. However, there is a significant efficiency gap between provinces in the western region. Moreover, the main determinants of wastewater management efficiency differ among regions and pollutants.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 586 |
| Journal | Water (Switzerland) |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 8 |
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| Publication status | Published - Aug 5 2017 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Biochemistry
- Geography, Planning and Development
- Aquatic Science
- Water Science and Technology