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URBAN DRINKING WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS: A U.S. PERSPECTIVE
Citation:
Clark*, R M., A N. Tafuri*, J J. Yezzi* Jr., R C. Haught*, AND M C. Meckes*. URBAN DRINKING WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS: A U.S. PERSPECTIVE. Chapter NA, Cabrera, Cobacho & Lund (ed.), Regional Water System Management: Water Conservation, Water Supply and System Integration. Swets & Zeitlinger, Lisse, ISBM 90 5809 377( 8):., (1998).
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This paper will examine several case studies that illustrate the critical role drinking water treatment and distribution systems play in protecting public health. It will also present a case study that documents the dramatic impact that the regulations promulgated under the Safe Drinking Water Act have had on drinking water infrastructure decisions in Washington, DC. Finally, this paper will discuss research being conducted by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Water supply and Water Resources Division (WSWRD) to assess water quality in drinking water distribution systems; and enhance distribution system integrity. This research includes: development of models that can be used to predict the propagation of contaminants in distribution systems, identification of the factors taht influence biofilm growth; development of remote monitoring and water quality control methodology; and research into acoustic leak detection techniques and distribution system integrity.
