Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Assessing Water Treatment Efficiency in Ghana's Facilitiesystems

Efua Darko, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) Kofi Prempeh, University of Ghana, Legon
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18916568
Published: August 9, 2010

Abstract

Ghana faces significant challenges in water treatment efficiency due to varying facility designs and operational conditions. A Bayesian hierarchical model was applied to assess the performance of water treatment facilities, accounting for variability between different sites and within each site over time. The model revealed that average treatment efficacy varied by up to 20% across different systems, with some facilities showing improvement through targeted interventions. Bayesian hierarchical modelling provided nuanced insights into the operational efficiency of water treatment systems in Ghana, highlighting areas needing further attention. Further research should focus on implementing and validating these models for broader application in similar contexts. The maintenance outcome was modelled as $Y_{it}=\beta_0+\beta_1X_{it}+u_i+\varepsilon_{it}$, with robustness checked using heteroskedasticity-consistent errors.

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Efua Darko, Kofi Prempeh (2010). Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Assessing Water Treatment Efficiency in Ghana's Facilitiesystems. African Maritime Law Journal (Law/Engineering/Environmental crossover), Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18916568

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Bayesian statisticshierarchical modellingwater resources managementGhanafacility assessmentstochastic processespredictive analytics

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