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A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Water Resources Management, Policy and Governance".

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Interests: water resources management; eco-hydrological process; analysis of water resources evolution; hydrological process simulation

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China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research, Beijing, China
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Key Laboratory of Water Resource and Environment, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, China
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College of Resource and Environment, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, China
Interests: water pricing policy; water-saving potential; hydrologic cycle; input-output analysis; coordinated regulation of carbon and water; water resource allocation

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Water is one of the most important resources to support economic and social development. Irrational development and utilization of water resources lead to a series of problems, such as water shortage, water environmental pollution, water ecological damage and frequent water disasters, which in turn restrict economic and social development. How to manage and make good use of water resources is a hot scientific problem at present. Different from hydrology research, the essence of water resources science is to rationally allocate water resource attributes from the perspective of human beings to meet the needs of economic and social development. Therefore, it is necessary to deeply study the theories and methods of water resources management from the perspective of social economics. These problems, including the driving mechanism of water cycle in the economy and society, the regulation mechanism of water price in different industries, the legal basis and implementation path of water rights trading, the standard and calculation basis of water ecological compensation, are still troubling the government. Many water-related policies are difficult to popularize and implement, and researchers need to work together to explore. With the development of big data and big model analysis technology such as ChatGPT, more and more extensive water resources data and economic and social data can be deeply integrated. It is expected that more interesting rules will be discovered soon. This is an exciting start, let's push forward together. Social economics in water resources management is a very broad topic, and the research direction is not limited to the content mentioned above. Scholars from all over the world are welcome to contribute to the progress of Special Issue entitled “Socio-Economics of Water Resources Management”.

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Dr. Jing Zhao
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water resources management
water resources and socio-economics
water rights transaction
social water cycle
water use efficiency
water resources and big data
water-saving potential
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water resources cge model
carbon-water relationship
ecological water supplement

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Research on the Threshold of the Transverse Gradient of the Floodplain in the Lower Yellow River Based on a Flood Risk Assessment Model

by Zhao Zheng, Ming Li, Liyu Quan, Guangzhang Ai, Chaojie Niu and Caihong Hu

Water 2024, 16(17), 2533; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16172533 - 6 Sep 2024

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Due to the influence of water and sediment conditions, engineering projects, channel erosion and siltation, river-related factors, and human activities (such as adjustments in floodplain production structures and village construction), there have been significant variations in the transverse gradient of the floodplain in the lower Yellow River. An irrational transverse gradient can lead to the rapid conversion of gravitational potential energy into kinetic energy during the flood evolution process, resulting in increased flow velocity and inundated areas. Exploring reasonable transverse gradients can provide technical support for floodplain management. Using “flood risk assessment” as a keyword, research papers from the Web of Science core database and CNKI published in the past five years were collected. Through a VOS viewer analysis of indicators, a flood risk assessment model based on the “Source–Path–Receptor–Consequence–Resilience” framework was established. A two-dimensional water and sediment model was used to simulate flood inundation scenarios with different transverse gradients in the same flood event, evaluate flood risks in the floodplain, and determine the optimal transverse gradient based on flood risk levels. The results indicate that, compared to low transverse gradients, moderate and high transverse gradients have a more significant driving effect on flood inundation, increasing flood risk opportunities for floodplains. Lower transverse gradients (i.e., TG = 10LG = 1.25‰) are the most favorable for flood protection in the floodplain after flood inundation. Full article

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Economic Evaluation of Water Management Alternatives in the Upper Green River Basin of Wyoming

by Spencer Blevins, Kristiana M. Hansen, Ginger B. Paige, Anne MacKinnon and Christopher T. Bastian

Water 2024, 16(12), 1685; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16121685 - 13 Jun 2024

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Water use efficiency measures are generally recommended to reduce water use. Yet, flood irrigation practices in high-elevation mountain valleys of the Colorado River Basin headwaters generate return flows, which support late-season streamflow and groundwater recharge. Return flows support the ecosystem and provide recreational benefits. This study provides a framework for quantifying how land-use changes and associated return flow patterns affect the economic value of water across uses in a hydrologically connected, shallow alluvial aquifer system. This study first investigates how return flow patterns could change under three alternatives to flood irrigation: an increased use of center pivots, increased residential development, and conversion to pasture. The brown trout was used as an indicator species to track eco-hydrology, return flow, and capacity for recreational activities under each alternative. Estimates from the non-market valuation literature coupled with predicted changes in brown trout productivity approximate associated changes to recreational angler value. Recreational angler values are highest under the flood irrigation alternative. The inclusion of recreational angler values with agricultural values alters the magnitude of returns but not the rankings. These results highlight the potential heterogeneity of conclusions to be drawn regarding water use efficiency, depending on the economic value of water in different uses and the degree of hydrologic connectivity. This study also highlights data gaps and modeling needs for conducting similar future analyses. Full article

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Socio-Spatial Analysis of Water Affordability at Small Scales: A Needs-Based Approach

by Gustavo Romero-Gomez, Elena Domene, Xavier Garcia, Hyerim Yoon and David Saurí

Water 2024, 16(11), 1496; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16111496 - 24 May 2024

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Water affordability as a dimension of water poverty is becoming an increasing source of concern in cities of the Global North. Studies on water affordability are either based on water wants and not needs or tend to use spatial scales too large for effective analyses of local inequities that can truly guide policy actions. In this contribution, we calculate and map a Water Affordability Index (WAI) based on the minimum water requirement of 100 litres/person/day at the scale of the census tract for the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona. We also apply global and local spatial autocorrelation analyses to investigate spatial relationships between the WAI and poverty-related sociodemographic variables. Results show that, even though average WAI values are moderate, the distribution pattern of higher and lower values tends to be clustered in some districts and neighbourhoods of the study area. Bivariate correlations indicate that water affordability is not only related to poverty variables but also to the diversity of water prices. Findings exemplify how the constructed index can complement existing affordability indicators, revealing and mapping important risk groups struggling to meet the costs of essential water needs. Water affordability could be mitigated by supportive water pricing policies for vulnerable households in water poverty hotspots. Full article

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Do Water Transfer Projects Promote Water Use Efficiency? Case Study of South-to-North Water Transfer Project in Yellow River Basin of China

by Li Ma and Qi Wang

Water 2024, 16(10), 1367; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16101367 - 11 May 2024

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With a huge capital and labor input influx, inter-basin water transfer (IBWT) projects have been shown to effectively mitigate water stress and ensure the water demand for social and economic development in the receiving area. Whether they have promoted the improvement of regional water use efficiency (WUE) is crucial for sustainable management of regional water resources. Targeting the South-to-North Water Transfer Project (SNWTP), the largest and most ambitious inter-basin water transfer project in China, this study establishes quantitatively econometric models to analyze the impact of different water diversion projects, specifically the eastern route of the SNWTP (ER-SNWTP), middle route of the SNWTP (MR-SNWTP), and diversion from the main stream of the Yellow River (DYR), on the regional water consumption per unit of GDP; regional water stress, water use structure, economic structure, and urbanization level are used as control variables in different types of cities in the Yellow River Basin, and some intriguing results are found. While the overall water transfer project demonstrates a positive impact on water use efficiency, the effects of the three water transfer measures vary significantly. The ER-SNWTP does not exhibit a notable positive effect on regional water use efficiency, whereas the MR-SNWTP demonstrates a significant positive impact. Interestingly, the DYR has a notable negative influence on water use efficiency in developed cities. The water use structure, shaped by the pricing, scale, and policies of different projects, emerges as a pivotal factor in explaining these differences. Finally, this paper suggests that the impact of water transfer projects on the improvement of regional water use efficiency be viewed from a more comprehensive and developmental perspective. Full article

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Study on the Influence of Vegetation Restoration on Evapotranspiration in Mountainous Areas of the Luan River Basin

by Ziyuan Zhang, Lichao Wang, Peng Dou, Qingming Wang and Jiansheng Cao

Water 2024, 16(8), 1143; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16081143 - 18 Apr 2024

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The study employed the PML (Penman–Monteith–Leuning) model to simulate the evolution law of long-sequence evapotranspiration in the mountainous region of the Luan River basin. Additionally, this study conducted a quantitative analysis to determine the effect of restoration on evapotranspiration water consumption. From 1981 to 2020, the results indicated that there were significantly less fluctuations in precipitation in the mountainous region of the Luan River basin than there were fluctuations in discharge. The restoration of vegetation in the mountainous region of the Luan River basin caused a mean annual growth rate of 3.47 mm in evapotranspiration. A linear positive correlation was observed between the evapotranspiration and vegetation NDVIs (normalized difference vegetation indexes) in mountainous regions. Specifically, for each 0.01 increase in the NDVI, there was an approximate 8.3 mm increase in evapotranspiration. When comparing the time periods of 1995–2001 and 2002–2020, it was observed that evapotranspiration increased by 70 mm. Furthermore, the evapotranspiration rate in the southeastern region exhibits significant variation, peaking at over 50 mm per year. In contrast, the northwest experiences variations of less than 10 mm per year. A quantitative analysis of the relationship between the evolution of mountain evapotranspiration and the response law of vegetation restoration is presented in this study; this information can be used as a guide when developing practical vegetation restoration strategies. Full article

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Study on the Spatial–Temporal Variations and Driving Factors of Water Yield in the Yiluo River Basin

by Yongxiao Cao, Xianglong Zhang, Huaibin Wei, Li Pan and Yanwei Sun

Water 2024, 16(2), 223; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16020223 - 9 Jan 2024

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Water yield (WY) is an significant characteristic that reflects ecosystem services. In order to realize high-quality development, it is vital to explore the spatial and temporal (ST) distribution of WY and its driving factors in the Yiluo River Basin (YLRB) to uphold ecological stability and advance long-term sustainable growth. This paper quantifies WY in the YLRB from 2010 to 2020 using the WY model in the InVEST toolkit. Exploring ST characteristics and driving factors at both the raster and sub-watershed levels, results indicate that the overall WY (average water depth) of the YLRB in 2010, 2015, and 2020 was 26.93 × 10⁸ m³ (136.50 mm), 22.86 × 10⁸ m³ (113.38 mm), and 26.81 × 10⁸ m³ (137.61 mm), respectively. The spatial pattern of watershed WY remains consistent across various periods, illustrating spatial variation in the depth of low WY in the central and western regions and high WY depth in the eastern region. At the sub-watershed level, the Luo River (LR) Basin has the highest contribution (69%) to the WY of the entire basin and served as the principal WY region of the YLRB. Conversely, the Yiluo River section, formed after the confluence of the Yi River (YR) and the LR, has the lowest WY contribution (7%) in the entire watershed. Distinct variations exist in the WY capacity among various land use (LU) types. Construction land (CSL) and unused land (UL) exhibited the highest WY capacity (315.16 mm and 241.47 mm), whereas water area (WA) had the lowest (0.01 mm). WY was significantly positively correlated with slope, precipitation, actual evapotranspiration, percentage of cultivated land, and NDVI. It showed a significant negative correlation with altitude, WA, and population density. This study helps promote the research and development of watershed ecosystem services. It also provides scientific support resolving conflicts between watershed protection and economic development and promoting harmony in the YLRB. Full article

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Estimation of Pollutant Load in Typical Drainage Ditches of Ningxia Yellow River Diversion Irrigation Area Based on LOADEST Statistical Model

by Xiuxia Ma, Wenfa Peng, Bingwei Tong, Taiyun Li, Le Wang, Bin Du and Chaochao Li

Water 2024, 16(1), 120; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16010120 - 28 Dec 2023

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To comprehensively comprehend the spatiotemporal variations in pollution load within the Sixth Drainage Ditch of the Ningxia Yellow River Diversion Irrigation Area, we employed the LOADEST model. We utilized daily flow data and concentrations of ammonia nitrogen (NH₃-N), nitrate nitrogen (NO₂-N), total nitrogen (TN), and total phosphorus (TP) to construct regression equations for the pollutant load at four distinct monitoring sections of the Sixth Drainage Ditch. The results unveiled an impressive range of correlation coefficients (R²) for the pollution load regression equations at the four monitoring sections, ranging from 72.42% to 94.4%. This indicates a strong fit for the pollution load regression equations, rendering them suitable for estimating the pollution load of the Sixth Drainage Ditch. Furthermore, the changing patterns of various pollutants in the same monitoring section exhibit a remarkable level of consistency. In each case, they initially experience an upward trajectory followed by a subsequent decrease. Notably, the total nitrogen (TN) load in the drainage area exceeds that of the total phosphorus (TP). The spatial distribution patterns of the total nitrogen (TN) and total phosphorus (TP) load within the Sixth Drainage Ditch exhibit a progressive increase from the upstream to downstream areas. Meanwhile, the spatial distribution characteristics of ammonia nitrogen (NH₃-N) and nitrate nitrogen (NO₂-N) follow a similar pattern of an initial increase followed by a decrease. Full article

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The Driving Effects of the Total Water Use Evolution in China from 1965 to 2019

by Sicong Wang, Changhai Qin and Yuping Han

Water 2023, 15(20), 3572; https://doi.org/10.3390/w15203572 - 12 Oct 2023

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To understand the influence mechanism of the total water use evolution in a certain region more deeply, it is necessary to accurately identify the driving effects of the total water use evolution, and quantitatively analyze the influence of the driving effects on the total water use evolution. In this research, we studied the driving effects of the total water use evolution in China from the perspective of multi-year long time-series in the whole country for the first time. Through the logarithmic mean Divisia index (LMDI) decomposition method, we constructed an LMDI decomposition model for the regional total water use evolution, and decomposed the total water use evolution in China and its five stages from 1965 to 2019 into the water use intensity effect (WUIE), sector proportion effect (SPE), per capita total economy effect (PCTEE), and total population effect (TPE). We also considered the driving effects of the total water use evolution when the population or economic proportion changed in the six major districts in China for the first time. Based on the LMDI decomposition method, we separately added the district population proportion variable and the district economic proportion variable to contrast a logarithmic mean Disivia index-population (LMDI-P) decomposition model and a logarithmic mean Divisia index-economic (LMDI-E) decomposition model for the regional total water use evolution. Compared with the LMDI decomposition model, the district population proportion effect (DPPE) and the district economic proportion effect (DEPE) were separately added. We calculated the value and proportion of the driving effects of the total water use evolution in China and analyzed their influence mechanisms. Our findings provide better decision-making reference for water resource planning and management in China. The results show the following: (1) According to the overall situation from 1965 to 2019, the prohibitive role played by the PCTEE (total 22,263.79 × 10⁸ m³) and the TPE (total 2945.38 × 10⁸ m³) with respect to the total water use increasing in China offset the inhibitive role played by the WUIE (total −16,094.31 × 10⁸ m³) and the SPE (total −5930.02 × 10⁸ m³) with respect to the total water use increasing in China; (2) According to the overall situation from 1965 to 2019, both the DPPE and DEPE had heterogeneity in the total water use evolution in the six major districts in China. The DPPE played a prohibitive role in the three population inflow districts (Southeast China, Central South China, and Northwest China) with respect to the total water use increasing (total 291.09 × 10⁸ m³), and an inhibitive role in the other three population outflow districts (North China, Central South China, and Southwest China) with respect to the total water use increasing (total −207.78 × 10⁸ m³). The DEPE played a prohibitive role in the three economically developed districts (North China, Southeast China, and Central South China) with respect to the total water use increasing (total 428.26 × 10⁸ m³), and an inhibitive role in the other three economically underdeveloped districts (Northeast China, Southwest China, and Northwest China) with respect to the total water use increasing (total −477.74 × 10⁸ m³). Full article

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Conceptualization of Farmers’ Water Conservation Intention and Behavior through the Lens of Economic Man Worldview: Application of Structural Equation Modeling

by Naser Valizadeh, Masoud Bijani, Negin Fallah Haghighi, Dariush Hayati, Khadijeh Bazrafkan and Hossein Azadi

Water 2023, 15(18), 3199; https://doi.org/10.3390/w15183199 - 8 Sep 2023

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Although different worldviews have been presented to analyze the conservation behaviors of farmers, limited empirical evidence exists for the use of the economic man worldview to analyze farmers’ water conservation behaviors (WCBs). Therefore, the conceptualization of farmers’ water conservation behavioral intentions through the lens of this worldview was the primary objective of this survey. To this aim, the extended planned behavior theory (PBT), which is the main theory of the economic man worldview, was employed. The study population was 36183 Iranian farmers, 380 of whom were interviewed in-person in the form a cross-sectional survey research design. An estimation of sample size was performed via the Krejcie and Morgan Table. Moreover, the distribution of the sample size was carried out by a multi-stage random sampling method. Validity and reliability, which are undeniable features of questionnaires in social and psychological sciences, were examined using different quantitative and qualitative indices. The obtained results indicated that the effect of intention towards water conservation (IWC) on WCB was positive and significant. Therefore, this research supports the main assumption of the PBT and the economic man worldview. However, according to the results, the power of IWC’s effect on WCB is not very significant. In addition, the variance explanation of WCB as the fundamental dependent variable is not very high. It can be mentioned that the economic man worldview has a relative and moderate power to analyze the WCBs of farmers. Hence, it is suggested that some variables, including moral norms, environmental concerns, and environmental values, are used to develop and increase the explanatory power of the PBT in future studies. This study is the first study of the applicability of the economic man approach in analyzing farmers’ WCBs. It could be used to open a new research window for future and interested researchers to conduct successful interventions in the field of water conservation. Full article

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Novel Water Pricing Model for Water Network Projects: A Case Study of Jiaodong Water Diversion Project in China

by Xin Huang, Changshun Liu, Geng Niu, Chunling Zhang and Yang Li

Water 2023, 15(17), 3062; https://doi.org/10.3390/w15173062 - 27 Aug 2023

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The uneven distribution of water resources in time and space restricts the development of society, which is a universal problem facing the world. To improve the ability to regulate water resources in water diversion projects and alleviate the contradiction between water resources and social development, China has decided to build water network projects (WNPs). A WNP is an integrated water supply system that includes multiple water sources and network water supply lines and integrates the functions of water supply, water delivery, and optimal allocation of water resources into a system that can supply water to many users. An appropriate water pricing mechanism is the key to ensuring the sustainable operation of water network projects. This paper presents a comprehensive water pricing model (WPM) for WNPs. The purpose of this model is to unify the water price measurement standard of WNPs and lay the foundation for water price marketization in the future. By applying the model to the Jiaodong WNP, it is found that the model is expected to improve the unbalanced use of water sources and the large difference in prices at water supply points (WSPs) in the project. This study not only provides a theoretical basis for water pricing reform but also has great potential to improve the efficiency of water resource use. Full article

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Review of the Mechanism and Methodology of Water Demand Forecasting in the Socio-Economic System

by Xudong Fang, Jinhua Liu, Min Zhou, Hui Zhang and Jing Zhao

Water 2024, 16(11), 1631; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16111631 - 6 Jun 2024

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As global water scarcity becomes increasingly acute, water demand forecasting has emerged as a critical component in water resource management and planning. This review aims to comprehensively survey and analyze the current state of research, existing issues, and development trends in the field of water demand forecasting. Presently, there are numerous studies on water demand forecasting; however, most of the forecasting results tend to be overestimated. On the mechanistic level, research has gradually shifted from considering single factors to accounting for the complex influences of multiple factors. This paper summarizes the mechanism of water demand from the three levels of agriculture, industry, and residential life. In terms of forecasting methods, various techniques have been explored and applied, particularly new methods based on artificial intelligence and machine learning, which have demonstrated significant advantages in improving forecasting accuracy and handling nonlinear relationships. Despite the notable progress and practical achievements in water demand forecasting, several challenges and issues remain. Future research should focus on diversifying methodologies, comprehensively considering multiple influencing factors, further refining forecasting models and technical systems, strengthening uncertainty and risk management, and emphasizing practical applications and policy guidance. Full article

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