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Ranking suitable sites for irrigation with reclaimed water in the Nabeul-Hammamet region (Tunisia) using GIS and AHP-multicriteria decision analysis

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  • Anane, Makram
  • Bouziri, Lamia
  • Limam, Atef
  • Jellali, Salah

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The present study describes an innovative methodology to rank suitable sites for irrigation with TWW using fuzzy-AHP based on GIS where the Nabeul-Hammamet aquifer catchment (Tunisia) is selected as the target area. The model is relatively simple and is extendable worldwide. Several influential parameters are identified considering simultaneously technical, social, economical and environmental aspects. They are grouped in five main criteria, namely land suitability for irrigation, resources conflicts, cost effectiveness, social acceptance and environmental impact. Each criterion is subdivided into several sub-criteria. A pair-wise matrix is used to compare these criteria and sub-criteria and to rank them according to their relative importance for site evaluation. Using GIS, geographical layers are obtained for the sub-criteria, leading to mapping and ranking the suitable sites for TWW irrigation.

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  • Anane, Makram & Bouziri, Lamia & Limam, Atef & Jellali, Salah, 2012. "Ranking suitable sites for irrigation with reclaimed water in the Nabeul-Hammamet region (Tunisia) using GIS and AHP-multicriteria decision analysis," Resources, Conservation & Recycling, Elsevier, vol. 65(C), pages 36-46.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:recore:v:65:y:2012:i:c:p:36-46
    DOI: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2012.05.006
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