Economic-Engineering Optimization for California Water Management
Publication: Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
Volume 129, Issue 3
Abstract
An economic-engineering optimization model of California’s major water supply system is presented. The model’s development, calibration, limitations, and results are reviewed. The major methodological conclusions are that large-scale water resources optimization models driven by economic objective functions are both possible and practical; deterministic models are useful despite their limitations; and data management, reconciliation, and documentation are important benefits of large-scale system modeling. Specific results for California indicate a great potential for water markets and conjunctive use to improve economic performance and significant economic value for expanding some conveyance facilities. Overall, economic-engineering optimization (even if deterministic) can suggest a variety of promising approaches for managing large systems. These approaches can then be refined and tested using more detailed simulation models. The process of developing large-scale models also motivates the systematic and integrated treatment of surface water, groundwater, facility, and water demand data, and identification of particularly important data problems, something of long-term value for all types of water resources analysis.
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Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
Volume 129 • Issue 3 • May 2003
Pages: 155 - 164
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Copyright © 2003 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Feb 4, 2002
Accepted: May 6, 2002
Published online: Apr 15, 2003
Published in print: May 2003
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