System dynamics modeling for complex urban water systems: Application to the city of Tabriz, Iran

摘要: Abstract In this study, Tabriz's urban water system is modeled using a dynamics approach. The model used to simulate conditions in the near future until 2020. Tabriz SD considers potential supply resources (groundwater, imported fresh water, and treated wastewater), sources of demand for (domestic, irrigation industry uses) management tools (wastewater reuse recycling, inter-basin transfer, price conservation tools). Domestic varied so its effect on shortage could be determined. also analyses expanding wastewater network groundwater resources. According study results, both transfer reduce up 45% 2020 but more effective. has proven useful authorities, methodology applicable other cities, especially those arid or semi-arid regions.