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What is this?
Coordinate between reservoirs, groundwater, desalination, and recycled water to meet daily demand reliably while minimising cost and energy.
When does it happen?
Continuous operational decision. Becomes critical during droughts when some sources are restricted or during peak summer demand.
What data is used?
Reservoir levels, treatment plant capacity, demand forecasts, energy prices, source water quality.
What decision is made?
“Which sources to draw from today? How much from each?”
What action follows?
Adjust abstraction rates, treatment plant throughput, and distribution routing to balance supply with demand.
Related decision patterns
Proven strategies for handling this scenario:
Integrated water systems
Relying on a single water source is risky. Droughts, contamination, or infrastructure failure can cut off supply with no backup.
Case studies
Real-world examples of this use case in practice: