Evaluating Response Planning Initiatives: Modeling Assumptions
Citation:
Hager, J., R. MURRAY, AND T. M. HAXTON. Evaluating Response Planning Initiatives: Modeling Assumptions. In Proceedings, World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2012, Albuquerque, NM, May 20 - 24, 2012. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Reston, VA, 3062-3070, (2012).
Impact/Purpose:
The potential for intentional contamination of the nation’s drinking water infrastructure has heightened utility awareness regarding distribution system security. Corrective actions implemented by a water utility following a contamination incident have the potential to significantly mitigate public health and infrastructure impacts. Many mitigation and response options are available. Modeling and simulation studies can help utility decision-makers evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of various response actions. This paper summarizes the input parameters needed to realistically model utility response options as well as lessons learned from discussions with two water utilities on the practicality of initiating specific response actions.
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