Main Title |
Developing a Data Base on Infrastructure Needs. |
Author |
Clark, R. M. ;
Eilers, R. G. ;
Goodrich., J. A. ;
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CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Water Engineering Research Lab. ;South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, New Haven. |
Publisher |
c1989 |
Year Published |
1989 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/J-89/343; |
Stock Number |
PB90-246083 |
Additional Subjects |
Potable water ;
Water quality ;
Water distribution ;
Distribution systems ;
Water treatment ;
Maintenance ;
Leakage ;
Water pipelines ;
Economic analysis ;
Cost effectiveness ;
Reprints ;
Data bases ;
Environmental Protection Agency
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB90-246083 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
10p |
Abstract |
The Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 mandates that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) be concerned with the supply of potable water to the consumer. Although most emphasis has been placed on water quality as it leaves the treatment plant, interest is increasing in the role of the distribution system in causing water quality deterioration. In addition, distribution systems often account for 80% of total utility expenditures in drinking water. The paper reports on the research being conducted by the EPA in the areas of cost modeling, development of systems for maintaining leak and break records and for assessing the probability of breaks and leaks occurring in distribution systems. |