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<p>Water losses (WL) in water distribution networks are a major problem that requires special attention. Reducing WL is one of the most critical problems faced by the managers of water services. The study aims to analyze improvement alternatives to reduce water losses in the water distribution network of the city of Annaba (Eastern Algeria). The methodology applied in this study is based on examining the criteria and sub-criteria influential on the management of WL using the two multiple-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods. The two MCDM approaches used in this study are the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (Fuzzy-AHP). Six evaluation criteria, twenty-six sub-criteria, and twelve alternatives were chosen to select the best strategies for reducing WL. The three economic (37.71%), technical (26.25%), and operational (14.27%) criteria are essential to take into account during the selection phase of the best alternatives. The results showed that the alternatives, rehabilitation of distribution networks, management and control of pressure and swift repair of water leaks present the best solutions for reducing WL.</p>

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Application of MCDM methods for the reduction of water losses: case of the city of Annaba (Algeria)

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    2025年3月3日

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  • Nadjib Retima,
  • Sofiane Boukhari,
  • Fares Laouacheria,
  • Nawel Benouara

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Water losses (WL) in water distribution networks are a major problem that requires special attention. Reducing WL is one of the most critical problems faced by the managers of water services. The study aims to analyze improvement alternatives to reduce water losses in the water distribution network of the city of Annaba (Eastern Algeria). The methodology applied in this study is based on examining the criteria and sub-criteria influential on the management of WL using the two multiple-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods. The two MCDM approaches used in this study are the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (Fuzzy-AHP). Six evaluation criteria, twenty-six sub-criteria, and twelve alternatives were chosen to select the best strategies for reducing WL. The three economic (37.71%), technical (26.25%), and operational (14.27%) criteria are essential to take into account during the selection phase of the best alternatives. The results showed that the alternatives, rehabilitation of distribution networks, management and control of pressure and swift repair of water leaks present the best solutions for reducing WL.