Integrated water pricing model for water network projects（SkyWasm-WP）： development and application

Key Points

• The research aims to develop a comprehensive water pricing model tailored for water network projects to enhance sustainable management.
• Coupled natural-society dual water cycle simulation and allocation model.
• Development of the SkyWasm-WP model for regional comprehensive water pricing.
• Application of the model in key water network projects in Shandong province.
• Significant price discrepancies among water sources hinder effective operation of water networks.
• The comprehensive water pricing integrates source and transportation cost differences but can lead to high end-user prices.
• The model efficiently distributes costs regionally, supporting coordinated regional development.