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However, single-weighting methods often lead to biased results. To address this limitation, we propose a combined weighting model that integrates the Entropy Weight Method (EWM), Projection Pursuit (PP), and CRITIC. To support this model, we developed a multi-dimensional, long-term WRCC evaluation dataset covering 11 prefecture-level cities in Hebei Province over 24 years (2000\u20132023). This approach simultaneously considers data dispersion, inter-indicator conflict, and structural features. It ensures that a more balanced weighting scheme is obtained. The traditional TOPSIS model was further improved through Grey Relational Analysis (GRA), which enhanced the discriminatory power and stability of WRCC assessment. The findings were as follows: (1) From 2000 to 2023, the WRCC in Hebei Province showed a fluctuating upward trend and a \u201chigh-north, low-south\u201d spatial gradient. (2) Obstacle analysis revealed a vicious cycle of \u201cresource scarcity\u2013structural conflict\u2013ecological deficit\u201d. This cycle is caused by excessive exploitation of groundwater and low efficiency of industrial water use. The combined weighting\u2013GRA\u2013TOPSIS model offers a reliable WRCC diagnostic tool. The results indicate the core barriers to water use in Hebei and provide targeted policy ideas for sustainable development.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/data10090143","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,9,10]],"date-time":"2025-09-10T14:14:55Z","timestamp":1757513695000},"page":"143","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Comprehensive Evaluation of Water Resource Carrying Capacity in Hebei Province Based on a Combined Weighting\u2013TOPSIS Model"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"10","author":[{"given":"Nianning","family":"Wang","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"School of Remote Sensing and Information Engineering, North China Institute of Aerospace Engineering, Langfang 065000, China"}]},{"given":"Qichao","family":"Zhao","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"School of Remote Sensing and Information Engineering, North China Institute of Aerospace Engineering, Langfang 065000, China"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-0459-6783","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Lihua","family":"Yuan","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"School of Remote Sensing and Information Engineering, North China Institute of Aerospace Engineering, Langfang 065000, China"}]},{"given":"Yaosen","family":"Chen","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Application Research Center of Spatial Information Technology, Geological Geomatics Institute of Hebei, Langfang 065099, China"}]},{"given":"Ying","family":"Hong","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"School of Remote Sensing and Information Engineering, North China Institute of Aerospace Engineering, Langfang 065000, China"}]},{"given":"Sijie","family":"Chen","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"School of Remote Sensing and Information Engineering, North China Institute of Aerospace Engineering, Langfang 065000, China"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2025,9,10]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","first-page":"12","article-title":"Issues and Recommendations on the Development and Utilization of Water Resources in Hebei Province","volume":"11","author":"Zhang","year":"2022","journal-title":"Water Resour. 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