This volume investigates the methodologies and technical challenges inherent in predicting future water consumption patterns for urban and regional planning. The authors, Paul Herrington and V. Gardiner, compile expert contributions from a workshop setting to evaluate the accuracy of existing forecasting models. The text presents a framework for integrating demographic, economic, and climatic variables into long-term water management strategies.

Experts recognize this collection as a foundational reference for water resource managers and urban planners seeking to refine their predictive capabilities. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which assumes a baseline understanding of hydrological data and statistical modeling.