Application of Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) Model to Assess Water Demands In Reservoirs: A Case Study of Go- linga Irrigation Scheme, Tamale

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Application of Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) Model to Assess Water Demands In Reservoirs: A Case Study of Go- linga Irrigation Scheme, Tamale

Water is essential in all aspects of life and it is globally recognized as a limited resource.

Virtually, as water demand increases, its availability also declines accordingly (Boretti and Rosa, 2019). Increased water scarcity, which is already aproblem in arid and semi-arid countries, is aconcern for both sustainable food production and economic growth (Wada et al., 2016)

Rural communities in the northern region depends on water from small multipurpose reservoirs for their households, livestock,
and irrigation (Cerrados et al., 2005).

This study worked to develop model, using a science-based approach for planning reservoir water resource, using Golinga Dam in the Tolon District as a case study. Therefore this research aimed to create scenarios and predict future water demand under different management and external driven factors, using the WEAP model.

This information will contribute to water management strategies by policy makers whilst increasing food production, reducing poverty and improving rural livelihoods in the study area.