EPI Major function Impact Indicators Estimated saving cost
Water tariffs Fiscal Improving the capital resources Financial surplus 25%
Water marketing Incentive Increasing water investment Water availability 5%
Damage Liability Liability laws Damage recovery with strong incentives Decreased damages and deterioration 3%
Abstraction charges Incentive Conserved water resources Controlled water exploitation 10%
Legislations Legal control Organized and formal  behaviors Ethical water use 15%
Privatization Incentive Secure water  availability balanced supply/demand -
Subsidies Financial Consumers compensation Balanced financial costs -
Table 2: Feasibility of implementing EPIs in Lebanon.