Decision Support System for Sustainable Water Supply Planning |
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| Author:
| Huber-Lee, A. |
| Series title: | Water Research Foundation Report Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84339-955-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2006 |
| Publisher: | IWA Publishing
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | Contact Supplier contact
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Book Description:
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The main objective of this project was to develop a computerized decision support system (DSS) tool that will allow utility strategic planners to effectively evaluate options for managing and developing reliable, adequate, and sustainable water supplies for their customers over the next 50 to 100 years. This tool will allow for the evaluation of multiple future water management scenarios that include integrated social, financial, and economic analyses that are requisite to...
More DescriptionThe main objective of this project was to develop a computerized decision support system (DSS) tool that will allow utility strategic planners to effectively evaluate options for managing and developing reliable, adequate, and sustainable water supplies for their customers over the next 50 to 100 years. This tool will allow for the evaluation of multiple future water management scenarios that include integrated social, financial, and economic analyses that are requisite to sustainable, long-term water supply planning. This effort was distinguished from traditional water utility planning efforts in its focus on sustainability and a longer planning horizon. As such, a wider array of management objectives and opportunities were brought into consideration, requiring a tool that extends beyond sequencing potential supply enhancements in response to unrelenting, unmanaged increases in demand. The longer planning horizon allowed for consideration of a wide range of alternatives on both the supply development and demand management sides.