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Site selection for drinking-water pumping boreholes using a fuzzy spatial decision support system in the Korinthia prefecture, SE Greece

Sélection de site pour des forages de pompage d’eau potable utilisant un système spatiald’aide à la décision basée sur la logique floue, appliqué à la préfecture de Corinthe, SE Grèce

Selección del sitio para perforaciones de bombeo de agua potable usando un sistema de apoyode decisión espacial difusa en la prefectura de Korinthia, SE de Grecia

采用模糊空间决策支持系统选择希腊东南部Korinthia地区饮用水抽水井场地

Επιλογή κατάλληλων θέσων για ανόρυξη υδρογεωτρήσεων με χρήση ασαφούς λογικής καιενός χωρικού συστήματος υποστήριξης αποφάσεων στην Κορινθία, ΝΑ Ελλάδα

Seleção do local para poços de bombeamento de água potável através de um sistema de apoioà decisão espacial difusa no município de Korinthia, SE da Grécia

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Abstract

The implementation of a geographic information system (GIS)/fuzzy spatial decision support system in the selection of sites for drinking-water pumping boreholes is described. Groundwater is the main source of domestic supply and irrigation in Korinthia prefecture, south-eastern Greece. Water demand has increased considerably over the last 30 years and is mainly met by groundwater abstracted via numerous wells and boreholes. The definition of the most “suitable” site for the drilling of new boreholes is a major issue in this area. A method of allocating suitable locations has been developed based on multicriteria analysis and fuzzy logic. Twelve parameters were finally involved in the model, prearranged into three categories: borehole yield, groundwater quality, and economic and technical constraints. GIS was used to create a classification map of the research area, based on the suitability of each point for the placement of new borehole fields. The coastal part of the study area is completely unsuitable, whereas high values of suitability are recorded in the south-western part. The study demonstrated that the method of multicriteria analysis in combination with fuzzy logic is a useful tool for selecting the best sites for new borehole drilling on a regional scale. The results could be used by local authorities and decision-makers for integrated groundwater resources management.

Résumé

La mise en œuvre d’un système d’information géographique (SIG)/système spatialisée de logique floue d’aide à la décision pour la sélection de sites de forages d’eau potable est décrite. Les eaux souterraines constituent la principale source d’approvisionnement en eau pour des usages domestiques et agricoles (irrigation) dans la préfecture de Corinthe, dans le Sud-Est de la Grèce. La demande en eau a augmenté de manière considérable au cours des 30 dernières années et est principalement satisfaite par le prélèvement d’eaux souterraines au niveau de nombreux puits et forages. La définition de l’emplacement le plus approprié pour le forage de nouveaux puits est une question centrale dans ce domaine. Une méthode de sélection des sites appropriés a été développée sur la base de l’analyse multicritère et la logique floue. Douze paramètres ont finalement été considérés dans le modèle, arrangés selon trois catégories: le rendement du forage, la qualité des eaux souterraines, et les contraintes économiques et techniques. Le SIG a été utilisé pour créer une carte de classification au niveau de la zone de recherche, sur la base de la pertinence de chaque point pour la localisation de nouveaux champs de captage. La partie côtière de la zone d’étude est totalement inadaptée, alors que les valeurs élevée d’aptitudes sont enregistrées dans la partie sud-ouest. L’étude a démontré que la méthode d’analyse multicritère combinée à la logique floue est un outil utile pour la sélection des meilleurs sites pour implanter de nouveaux forages à l’échelle régionale. Les résultats pourraient être utilisés par les autorités locales et les décideurs pour une gestion intégrée des ressources en eau souterraine.

Resumen

Se describe la implementación de un sistema de información geográfica (GIS)/sistema de apoyo a la toma de decisiones espaciales difusas en la selección de sitios para perforaciones de bombeo de agua potable. El agua subterránea en la principal fuente de abastecimiento doméstico e irrigación en la prefectura de Korinthia, sudeste de Grecia. La demanda de agua se ha incrementado considerablemente durante los últimos 30 años y está principalmente satisfecha por el agua subterránea extraída por numerosos pozos y perforaciones. La definición del sitio más adecuado para las perforaciones de nuevos pozos es un tema mayor en esta área. Se ha desarrollado un método para la ubicación apropiada de las locaciones basado en análisis de multicriterio y lógica difusa. Doce parámetros fueron finalmente involucrados en el modelo, preestablecidos en tres categorías: rendimiento de la perforación, calidad de agua subterránea, y limitantes técnicas y económicas. Se usó el GIS para crear un mapa de clasificación del área investigada, basado en la pertinencia de cada uno de los puntos para la ubicación de nuevos campos de pozos. La parte costera del área de estudio es completamente inadecuada, mientras que se han registrado valores altos de oportunidad en la parte sudoeste. El estudio demostró que el método de análisis multicriterio en combinación con la lógica difusa es una herramienta útil para seleccionar los mejores sitios para las nuevas perforaciones en escala regional. Los resultados podrían ser usados por autoridades locales y por tomadores de decisión para el manejo integrado de los recursos de agua subterránea.

摘要

本文论述了饮用水抽水井场地选择中地理信息系统/模糊空间决策支持系统的应用。在希腊东南部Korinthia地区,地下水是家庭供水和灌溉用水的主要水源。最近30年水需求大幅增加,主要靠从众多的钻井中抽取地下水来满足需求。确定新钻井最合适的场地是本地区一个主要问题。根据多评价指标分析和模糊逻辑开发了配置合适位置的方法。模型最终涉及到12个参数,分为三类:井出水量、地下水质和经济技术约束条件。根据每个点新井场配置的适宜性,利用地理信息系统编制了研究区分类图。研究区的沿海区域完全不适宜,而适宜性高的地区为研究区的西南部。研究显示,多评价标准分析方法结合模糊逻辑方法在选择区域尺度上的钻井最佳场地中是一个有用的工具。最终结果可供当地政府和决策者用于地下水资源综合管理。

Περίληψη

Στην παρούσα έρευνα παρουσιάζεται η εφαρμογή των γεωγραφικών συστημάτων πληροφοριών σε συνδυασμό με ένα Χωρικό Σύστημα Υποστήριξης Αποφάσεων, βασισμένο σε ασαφή λογική, για την επιλογή κατάλληλων θέσεων ανόρυξης νέων υδρομαστευτικών έργων. Το υπόγειο νερό είναι η κύρια πηγή για την κάλυψη των υδρευτικών και αρδευτικών αναγκών του νομού Κορινθίας στο νοτιανατολικό τμήμα της Ελλάδας. Οι καταναλωτικές ανάγκες σε νερό έχουν αυξηθεί σημαντικά τα τελευταία 30 χρόνια και καλύπτονται κυρίως από την άντληση υπόγειου νερού μέσα από πολυάριθμες γεωτρήσεις. Ο προσδιορισμός των πλέον κατάλληλων σημείων για την ανόρυξη νέων γεωτρήσεων με σκοπό την εκμετάλλευση των υπόγειων υδροφόρων αποτελεί κύριο ζήτημα στην περιοχή αυτή. Μια μέθοδος προσδιορισμού των βέλτιστων θέσεων για την ανόρυξη νέων γεωτρήσεων με την χρήση πολυκριτηριακής ανάλυσης και ασαφούς λογικής αναπτύχθηκε για τον σκοπό αυτό. Δώδεκα κριτήρια, χωρισμένα σε τρεις κατηγορίες, επιλέχθηκαν για να αποτελέσουν τους συντελεστές του μοντέλου. Οι κατηγορίες αφορούσαν κριτήρια απόδοσης, κριτήρια ποιότητας και οικονομοτεχνικά κριτήρια. Γεωγραφικά Συστήματα Πληροφοριών (GIS) χρησιμοποιήθηκαν για την παραγωγή ενός χάρτη κατανομής της καταλληλότητας για την ανόρυξη νέων γεωτρήσεων στην περιοχή έρευνας. Το παράκτιο τμήμα της περιοχής έρευνας φαίνεται να είναι σχεδόν εξ ολοκλήρου ακατάλληλο για την ανόρυξη νέων παραγωγικών γεωτρήσεων, ενώ κατάλληλες θέσεις παρουσιάζει το νοτιοδυτικό τμήμα της περιοχής. Η παρούσα έρευνα κατέδειξε ότι η χρήση πολυκριτηριακής ανάλυσης σε συνδυασμό με ασαφή λογική μπορεί να αποτελέσει ένα ιδιαίτερα χρήσιμο εργαλείο για την επιλογή βέλτιστων θέσεων για την ανόρυξη νέων γεωτρήσεων σε περιφερειακή κλίμακα. Τα αποτελέσματα της μεθόδου μπορούν να χρησιμοποιηθούν από τους αρμόδιους φορείς στο πλαίσιο μιας ολοκληρωμένης πολιτικής διαχείρισης των υδατικών πόρων μιας περιοχής.

Resumo

Descreve-se a implementação de um sistema de informação geográfica (GIS)/sistema de apoio à decisão espacial difusa na seleção de locais para poços de bombeamento de água potável. A água subterrânea é a principal fonte de abastecimento doméstico e para rega no município de Korinthia, sudeste da Grécia. A procura de água tem aumentado consideravelmente ao longo dos últimos 30 anos e é satisfeita principalmente por água subterrânea captada através de inúmeros poços e furos. A definição do local mais apropriado para a perfuração de novos poços é uma questão importante nesta área. Um método de alocação de locais adequados foi desenvolvido com base na análise multicritério e lógica difusa. Doze parâmetros foram finalmente envolvidos no modelo, previamente combinados em três categorias: rendimento do furo, qualidade das águas subterrâneas e restrições económicas e técnicas. Um SIG foi utilizado para criar um mapa de classificação da área de pesquisa, com base na aptidão de cada ponto para a implantação de novos campos de furos. A parte costeira da área de estudo é completamente inadequada, enquanto altos valores de adequação são registados na parte sudoeste. O estudo demonstrou que o método de análise multicritério, em combinação com a lógica difusa, é uma ferramenta útil para selecionar, numa escala regional, os melhores locais para nova abertura de furos. Os resultados podem ser utilizados pelas autoridades locais e tomadores de decisão para a gestão integrada dos recursos hídricos subterrâneos.

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This research was conducted under the “K. Karatheodoris” project, funded by the Research Committee of the University of Patras. The authors greatly appreciate the valuable comments of the anonymous reviewers.

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Antonakos, A.K., Voudouris, K.S. & Lambrakis, N.I. Site selection for drinking-water pumping boreholes using a fuzzy spatial decision support system in the Korinthia prefecture, SE Greece. Hydrogeol J 22, 1763–1776 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10040-014-1166-5

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