Methodological aspects of multi-criteria decision analysis for policy support: A case study on pharmaceutical removal from hospital wastewater

► We show the use of multi-attribute utility theory for policy support. ► We suggest simplifications for preference elicitation and model prediction uncertainty. ► The influence of simplifying assumptions is assessed by sensitivity analysis. ► Feasibility of the suggested approach is demonstrated with a case study. ► It deals with pharmaceutical removal from hospital wastewater.