Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
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EISSN:1943-5452|ISSN:0733-9496|Disc:The Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management reports on all phases of planning and management of water resources. The papers examine social, economic, environmental, and administrative concerns relating to the use and conservation of water. Social and environmental objectives in areas such as fish and wildlife management, water-based recreation, and wild and scenic river use are assessed. Developments in computer applications are discussed, as are ecological, cultural, and historical values|Priority:12|Publisher:American Society of Civil Engineers|
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Optimization of LID Facility Layout Based on the Coupled SWMM–SynxFlow Model and Active CMA-ES Algorithm
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractTo address the challenges posed by extreme rainfall, this study proposes a spatial optimization model for deploying low-impact development (LID) facilities, with a university campus in Lianyungang, China, as the ... -
A Multiperiod Location-Allocation Model for Mobile Points of Distribution Incorporating Spatial Equality and Spatial Equity: A Case Study of the Flint Water Crisis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractDisruptions to drinking water systems require emergency distribution strategies that are not only efficient but also equitable. Motivated by the Flint water crisis, this study develops a multiperiod location-allocation ... -
A Topology-Based Approach for Vulnerable Pipe Identification and Modification in an Urban Drainage Network
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractTo improve the performance of urban drainage networks (UDNs), it is crucial to identify pipes that are most affected by overflows. This study applied a topology-based approach to identify vulnerable pipes, considering ... -
Evaluating the Technical and Environmental Performance of Stormwater Best-Management Practices
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractIn the context of rapid urbanization and severity of extreme weather events related to climate change (e.g., heavy rainfall, urban flooding, droughts), stormwater management has become a major concern for urban ... -
Maintenance Priority Assignment for Isolation Valves in Water Distribution Systems
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractA water distribution network (WDN) requires the closure of isolation valves to isolate malfunctioning pipes from the system. As water infrastructure ages, the condition of isolation valves is deteriorating. However, ... -
Multiobjective Optimal Scheduling of Cascade Reservoirs with Interval Inflow Considered: Hybrid Framework Integrating Deep Learning Forecasting and Enhanced Heuristic Algorithms
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractAs a core approach to optimizing water resource system management, multiobjective optimal operation of cascade reservoirs fundamentally addresses the engineering control problem of balancing multidimensional benefits ... -
A New Index-Based Evaluation of Crop Sowing Windows across India
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe crop sowing dates (CSDs) or windows are influenced by the climate conditions, cropping seasons, topography of a region, variety of crop, and other relevant factors. The present study emphasizes the drought-an ... -
Quantitative Study on Vulnerability of Water Supply System Based on Complex Network and Fractal Theory
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractVulnerability assessment of water distribution networks (WDNs) is essential for supply reliability and resilience to disruptions. Conventional methods often overlook pipeline physical heterogeneity, multiscale ... -
Strategic Remote-Operated Valve Placement in Looped Water Transmission Networks: Risk-Based and Hydraulic Impact–Driven Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractTimely isolation of burst locations in water transmission systems is critical for mitigating extensive water loss (WL) and minimizing disruptions in water supply. However, delays in postfailure action time such as ... -
Source Contamination Detection and Identification of Affected Spots in the Intermittent Water Supply System Using Mixed Tool-Based and Data-Driven Machine Learning Techniques
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractIt has always been difficult to model the real-life intermittent water distribution system. This can be achieved by adopting operational setups of the modeling tool. The Gajrawadi water supply network of Vadodara ... -
Balancing Supply and Financial Risks in Water Utility Decision Making under Uncertainty
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractWater utilities seek to maintain high levels of water supply reliability while also meeting financial stability goals. Financial objectives such as keeping debt levels low and rates affordable can directly conflict ... -
Scalable Machine Learning–Based Approach for Pressure Sensor Placement and Burst Detection/Localization in Large Water Distribution Networks
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractA novel methodology for burst detection/localization and pressure sensor placement in water distribution networks (WDNs) is proposed, by combining machine learning and graph theory algorithms. After a preliminary ... -
Major-Minor Mean Field Control for Adaptive Control of Urban Water Distribution Systems
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractWater distribution systems (WDSs) have so far been controlled using either optimized pump scheduling or real-time control of pumps and valves. Both approaches focus on WDSs as technical systems, yet energy saving ... -
Minimization of Leak Detection Overlaps Using Sensitivity Matrix-Based Optimal Meter Placement in Water Distribution Networks
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThe optimal meter placement (OMP) problem for leak detection in water distribution networks (WDNs) has been a serious concern for several decades. Despite the need to minimize detection overlapping for effective ... -
Impact of Reoptimization Frequency on Dynamic Adaptation of Reservoir Control Policies under Climate Change
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractAdapting reservoir control policies can help manage climate uncertainty within the limits of existing infrastructure. However, it has not yet been investigated how frequently, and with what record of recent ... -
Quantitative and Qualitative Evaluation of Rainfall Forecasts and Its Propagation into Irrigation Schedules: A Farmers’ Perspective
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractDespite the availability of India meteorological department (IMD) weather forecasts for more than a decade, their effective utilization in irrigation schedules and crop simulations is least practiced. To bridge ... -
Impacts of Climate Change and Water Management on Hydrologic Fluxes in an Irrigated Basin
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractIntegrated basin-scale long-term water resources modeling serves as a valuable tool for supporting future water management strategies. This study explores the impacts of climate change on water resources and ... -
Multireservoir Allocation Framework Considering Societal and Ecological Needs in a Time–Frequency Domain
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractExisting reservoir management frameworks traditionally consider historical (predam) flow conditions to deliver environmental flows. Such frameworks may not be feasible because current demand and/or climate could ... -
Graph Theory-Based Algorithm to Define District Metered Areas Considering Hydraulic Conditions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractGraph theory-based methods are widely used to partition water distribution networks (WDNs) into district metered areas (DMAs). In general, the Girvan–Newman (GN) algorithm partitions networks based solely on the ... -
A Genetic Algorithm Framework for Rehabilitation of Intermittent Networks: Application for the Battle of the Intermittent Water Supply System Network
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractIntermittent water supply systems provide water supply service that is available to consumers less than 24 h per day. Intermittent water supply systems do not maintain a continuously pressurized network, ...