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Decision-support approaches for sustainable water resource management in northwest Algeria
 
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Laboratory of Water Management and Treatment (LGTE), Department of Hydraulic, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Science and Technology of Oran Mohamed Boudiaf, B.P. 1505, El M’Naouer Oran, Algeria
 
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Laboratory of Architecture, Cities and Environment, Department of Hydraulic, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Hassiba Benbouali, University of Chlef, B.P. 78C, Ouled Fares 02180, Chlef, Algeria
 
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Vegetal Chemistry-Water-Energy Laboratory, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Department of Hydraulic, Hassiba Benbouali, University of Chlef, B.P. 78C, Ouled Fares, Chlef 02180, Algeria
 
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Laboratory of Rheology and Mechanics, Department of Hydraulic, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Hassiba Benbouali University of Chlef, B.P. 78C, Ouled Fares, 02180, Chlef, Algeria
 
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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-900, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
 
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Laboratory of Mathematics Modeling and Applications, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Ahmed Draia Uaniversity of Adrar, Adrar 01000, Algeria
 
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Jadara University Research Center, Jadara University, Jordan
 
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Department of Earth and Universe Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, Ziane Achour University of Djelfa, Djelfa
 
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Izmir Institute of Technology, Department of International Water Resources, Izmir, Turkey
 
 
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Bilel Zerouali   

Laboratory of Architecture, Cities and Environment, Department of Hydraulic, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Hassiba Benbouali, University of Chlef, B.P. 78C, Ouled Fares 02180, Chlef, Algeria
 
 
J. Ecol. Eng. 2025; 26(7)
 
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This study investigates water resource management in the Wilaya of Mostaganem, Northwest Algeria, using the Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) decision support tool in combination with the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). As water scarcity becomes increasingly critical due to population growth, agricultural demands, and climate variability, effective management strategies are essential. This research employs WEAP to simulate various water demand and supply scenarios, assessing the impacts of irrigation efficiency, industrial development, and climate conditions on water availability. Results indicate that unsatisfied water demand could peak at approximately 4.3 Hm³ per year under the ASI scenario by 2027, while enhancing irrigation efficiency could reduce this demand by up to 50% compared to the reference scenario. Seasonal variations reveal deficits reaching 3.2 Hm³ per month during the summer months of July through October. Additionally, the study highlights that a significant increase in water demand, exceeding 80 Hm³ by 2060, can be mitigated through improved water supply initiatives, such as constructing new dams. The integration of AHP enables the prioritization of management strategies based on stakeholder preferences, demonstrating that adapting to climate change can stabilize demand below 50 million cubic meters. This integrated approach provides valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders in developing sustainable water resource strategies that address the challenges faced by the Mostaganem region.
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