Office of Research and Development Publications

Distribution System On-Line Monitoring for Detecting Contamination and Water Quality Changes

Citation:

Skadsen, J., R. Janke, W. Grayman, W. Samuels, M. Tenbroek, B. Steglitz, AND S. Bahl. Distribution System On-Line Monitoring for Detecting Contamination and Water Quality Changes. JOURNAL OF AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION. American Water Resources Association, Middleburg, VA, 100(7):81-94, (2008).

Impact/Purpose:

Concerning about water quality and possible intentional contamination of water distribution system are making online monitoring an increasingly important priority for many water utilities. The City of Ann Harbor (Michigan) evaluated different water quality monitoring parameters, tested multiple manufacturers' monitoring equipment, and evaluated how to effectively locate monitoring equipment within the distribution system to address these two concerns. A suite of modeling tools was used in this case study.

Description:

Journal article

Record Details:

Record Type:DOCUMENT( JOURNAL/ PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL)
Product Published Date:07/15/2008
Record Last Revised:11/15/2013
OMB Category:Other
Record ID: 202504