The Chilean Laja Lake: multi-objective analysis of conflicting water demands and the added value of optimization strategies

Author:

Bovermann Zoë Erna1ORCID,Fallah-Mehdipour Elahe1ORCID,Arumí José Luis2ORCID,Dietrich Jörg1ORCID

Affiliation:

1. a Institute of Hydrology and Water Resources Management, Leibniz University Hannover, Appelstr. 9a, Hannover 30167, Germany

2. b Department of Water Resources, Universidad de Concepción, Chillán 3812120, Chile

Abstract

Abstract Water scarcity leads to conflicts over water allocation. Laja Lake in Chile is a natural lake, which was formed by a volcanic barrier. Outflow from the lake is created by seepage through the barrier and via a controllable artificial outlet, which adds reservoir characteristics to the lake. Hydroelectric power stations have been built at both outlets. Downstream, water is diverted into irrigation canals, and the Laja River forms the Laja Falls, a popular tourist attraction. The previous operating policy preferred the most upstream water user and was found to be inadequate because the lake level decreased over long term. The current reservoir operation policy was established through stakeholder negotiations. This study investigated whether optimization (using Non-Dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II) can further improve the operation of Laja Lake while maintaining a fair balance between stakeholder groups. The results were compared with the stakeholder agreement and the previous policy. The main difference is in the spring, when Laja Lake fills up before the irrigation season starts. The optimization strategy prioritizes hydropower generation during this period, resulting in reduced storage. Ultimately, optimization proves to be a valuable tool for identifying trade-offs and exploring different scenarios in water management.

Funder

Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst

Water Research Center for Agriculture and Mining

Publisher

IWA Publishing

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