A methodology to investigate brackish groundwater desalination coupled with aquifer recharge by treated wastewater as an alternative strategy for water supply in Mediterranean areas

摘要: Abstract Brackish water or seawater desalination can be used to supply potable in areas with scarce resources. of 1,000–10,000 ppm TDS desalinated at a significantly lower cost, i.e., about one-third that seawater, and requires energy input, an important consideration for limited supply. However, further pumping from groundwater aquifers may worsen the existing situation coastal regions already face salinity problems. A decision aid tool has been developed investigation feasibility applicability alternative strategy involving use brackish groundwater, coupled effective controlling intrusion enhancement hydrologic budget through reuse treated wastewater. This lead sustainable management scheme particularly suited seasonally demand-stressed Mediterranean regions. paper outlines methodology allows integration different elements problem into optimization shell package economic evaluation overall presents some aspects two system elements, recharge