Integrated Planning of the Ráckeve (Soroksár) Branch of the Danube for Sustainable Water Management

Abstract

Ráckeve (Soroksár) Danube (RSD) is a water system with strategic significance. Complex demands occur related to  the RSD system. Harmonisation of different demands  means a significant challenge. Due to climate change low  water levels occur more likely and that leads to water  quality and quantity problems. With regard to climate  change, due to the effect of dynamically changing demands and design conditions, the functioning of the system might  be damaged. High investment and operating costs need to  be calculated during a possible development process, due  to the scope and complexity of the system. Interventions in  the operation of the system are interacting with each other,  therefore the support of efficient resource  management is a crucial question. The main objective of  this article is to minimise the risks with the application of  strategic approach to complex planning. The author of this  article reveals system based complex solutions. Research results facilitate the cost-efficient improvement of the water quality status of the RSD, furthermore, they support  effective operation.