S/No. | Components | Description |
1. | Physical/chemical | This group covers all physical and chemical aspects of the water resources management, including non-renewable natural resources and degradation of the physical environment through pollution. |
2. | Biological/ecological | This group includes all biological aspects of the water resources covers management, including renewable natural resources, conservation of biodiversity, species interaction and pollution of biosphere. |
3. | Sociological/cultural | This group encompasses human aspects of the water resources management, including social issues affecting individuals and community; together with cultural aspects including conservation of heritage and human development. |
4. | Economic/operation | This group is used to qualitatively identify the economic consequences of change in water resources management, both temporary and permanent. |