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Optimizing Water Management in Urban Ecosystems: A Holistic Model for the Sustainable Integration of Drinking Water, Rainwater, and Wastewater Systems

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper presents a mathematical model for optimizing the allocation of drinking, rain, and recycled water in smart cities. Employing a genetic algorithm across various scenarios, the model achieves a marked improvement in urban water-use efficiency. The findings demonstrate the approach’s potential to inform sustainable water-management strategies, thereby advancing environmental conservation and resource sustainability in modern urban environments.

Source: Polish Journal of Environmental Studies

DOI: 10.15244/pjoes/207035

Authors: Ocotlán Diaz-Parra, Jaime Aguilar-Ortiz, Jorge A. Ruiz-Vanoye, Francisco R. Trejo-Macotela, María Beatríz Bernábe-Loranca

Institutions: Universidad Politécnica de Pachuca, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla

Language: English

Topic: Water resources management and optimization

Subfield: Ocean Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Clean water and sanitation, Sustainable cities and communities, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4412511728