Water Rationing Model for Consequence Minimization of Water Infrastructure Destruction

Abstract

This paper describes a model developed for optimizing water supply plans for water customers when a water network is partially operational due to the destruction of water networks by malicious attacks or any catastrophic events. The model uses the information regarding the priority of water customers in emergency situations, their functional sensitivities to water supply, and the dynamic nature of water demand patterns. The solutions generated from the model are water rationing plans which can guarantee at least a short-term water supply to water customers during any