Impacts of Fire Flow on Distribution System Water Quality, Design, and Operation

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Determines the economic and water quality impacts of designing water distribution systems to meet fire flows. Also determines if fire flow requirements are appropriate for modern situations and identifies possible alternatives. Research partner: Kiwa N.V. Published in 2002.

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11/01/2002

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Impacts of Fire Flow on Distribution System Water Quality, Design, and Operation

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Impacts of Fire Flow on Distribution System Water Quality, Design, and Operation

Water Quality Credit Trading: PowerPoint Workbook for a Detailed Assessment of Opportunities and Options

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Autonomous in situ Monitoring of Harmful Algal Blooms

Soapstone Valley Park Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Air Quality Site Monitoring and Emissions Testing

Transforming Aeration Energy in Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs) through Suboxic Nitrogen Removal - Part 3