Challenges in assessing the regional feasibility of local water storage

M.J. Nikkels; P.R. van Oel; H. Meinke; P.J.G.J. Hellegers

doi:10.1080/02508060.2019.1656429

Challenges in assessing the regional feasibility of local water storage

M.J. Nikkels^*, P.R. van Oel, H. Meinke, P.J.G.J. Hellegers

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Abstract

The regional effects of local water storage are largely unknown. This study identifies, categorizes and discusses the challenges in assessing the potential of local water storage. These are illustrated using a structured method applied to a Dutch case. We conclude that the focus must shift from storage ‘potential’ (the quantity of water that can be stored) to storage ‘feasibility’, which depends on exploitability, purpose and interactions between storage alternatives. Spatial and temporal scale also influence feasibility. Finally, farmers’ investment preferences are a factor, though these are shrouded in uncertainty. This overview is a first step towards improving storage assessment tools and processes.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	854-870
Journal	Water International
Volume	44
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/02508060.2019.1656429
Publication status	Published - 16 Sept 2019

Keywords

agricultural water management
Local water storage
Netherlands
scale issues
storage feasibility

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