ABSTRACT
In passing, it should be mentioned that in countries other than the U.K. substantial benefits may arise from other water-related aspects. The provision of potable water supplies, the irrigation of crops and the provision of areas of water for recreational interests, such as fishing or sailing, are all seen as significant sources of benefit. Since in the U.K. (at least for small schemes) these aspects are not usually important, they are not considered further here. The same is true of the flood-control aspects, since direct payments are seldom attributable to this service.
