Feasibility study and integrated water resources management: Garmsar alluvial fan

Subject Areas : Operation Management in Water Systems

Mehran Hosseini ^{1 *} , Javad Hosseini ²

1 - Master of Geography and Urban Planning, Garmsar Branch, and Expert of Garmsar Plain Water Resources and Drainage Company
2 - . PhD student in Geography and Urban Planning, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran

Received: 2024-12-04 Accepted : 2025-02-09 Published : 2025-02-09

Keywords: Feasibility study, Exploitation management, Water resources, Garmsar alluvial fan, SECA method,

Abstract :

In regions where both groundwater and surface water resources are utilized, groundwater serves as a suitable option for water supply during periods of river water shortages. The purpose of the research is to study the feasibility and management of integrated water resources utilization in the Garmsar alluvial fan. The research adopts an applied-theoretical approach in terms of objectives and a descriptive-analytical method in terms of methodology. Information and data were collected through both library research and field studies. First, the research factors were identified and extracted, then weighting using the SECA method. The feasibility and management study of integrated water resource utilization in arid regions, especially in marginal areas of Iran such as the Garmsar alluvial fan, are of great importance. The results indicate that optimal utilization of water supplied by the Garmsar alluvial fan requires implementing integrated and sustainable management methods. This includes the optimal use of drip irrigation in agriculture and improved coordination between urban and rural water use to ensure sustainable resource management. Overall, this research underscores the need to develop comprehensive, evidence-based strategies for water resources management in the arid regions of Iran, balancing sustainable development with natural resource conservation. Accordingly, the climate criterion with a weight of 0.1817 was identified as the highest priority, followed by the water consumption rate criterion (0.1564) and the water resources quality criterion (0.1521). Among the evaluated options, efficiency and productivity of resource use ranked first, Sustainability of water resources ranked second, and management and policy-making systems ranked third.

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