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| Submitter's Name |
Janak Timilsena |
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Poster Session: Managing Water and Energy in a Transitioning Environment 1 |
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Managing water and energy in a transitioning environment |
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319 |
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| Author(s) |
Janak Timilsena, Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, University of Florida |
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Greg Kiker,
Assistant Professor, Agriculture and Biological Engineering Department, University of Florida |
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Chris Martinez, Assistant Professor, Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, University of Florida |
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Water Management Scenario Analysis of Tampa Bay Water System |
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This study focuses on water resource allocation strategy and policy analysis of Tampa Bay Water, the largest wholesale water supplier in the region. The Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) system model is used as a tool to simulate different water supply allocation (Surface Water, Ground Water, and Desalinated Water) and demand scenarios. This research includes two phases of investigation: (i) Development of a baseline scenario based on historical water supply and demand data for the 2009 water year (ii) Development of several plausible future (2010-2025) scenarios based on future demand, future supply requirements, planned infrastructure alterations and conservation improvement. Historical water supply allocation data (Surface Water, Ground Water, and Desalinated Water) was obtained from Tampa Bay Water. Current and future scenarios were developed in close coordination with Tampa Bay Water management as well as their system operating policies. Forecasted climate information (e.g. El Niño and La Niña) and its effect in water allocation decision making was incorporated while developing the future scenarios. Sensitivity analysis is carried out by forcing different management strategies on source allocation and demand. This study provides better understanding of water resources planning, and evaluates different options for meeting future water demand in the Tampa Bay region. |
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