An Optimization Model for Efficient Management of Urban Water Resources

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Water Resources Bulletin

Volume

13

Issue

4

Publication Date

8-8-1977

Abstract

A mathematical programming model is proposed to determine economically efficient urban water resource allocation and pricing policy by maximizing the sum of the consumer and producer surplus. The optimization of this nonlinear problem is accomplished by the use of linear programming algorithm. The feasibility of using recycled water for municipal purposes is examined in a planning context. The impact of higher water quality discharge standards on pricing and allocation of water is analyzed and the attractiveness of water reuse option is demonstrated.

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