When social, technical, and environmental concerns are considered in a reclaimed water project, the monetary aspect important for the realisation of the project has to be analysed. The economic analysis focuses on costs invested to construct and operate the reclaimed procedure, while the financial analysis is based on the market value of goods and services, including subsidies or monetary transfers (Asano, 1998). Additionally, attention shall be given to maintenance aspects that will also create running costs.

For further information about financial aspects see lesson D3.