Abstract

• Water supply and distribution process overview
• Distribution system infrastructure
• Drinking water regulations
• Distribution system water quality issues
• Distribution system monitoring, control, and security
• Operational, financial, and management strategies to address distribution system water quality

In addition, to make this document appeal to a diverse group of small-system operators and managers, graphical elements such as pictures, tables, blue sidebars, and cartoon illustrations have been used throughout the document. Although every water distribution system is different in terms of specific layout and operations, all water distribution systems generally have the same components and operate under similar principles and operational strategies. To illustrate solutions to some of the common issues faced by the small-community distribution system operators, an example of a small water distribution network (SmallWater, USA) has been included in this document. At the end of many chapters, one or more SmallWater problem scenarios are presented along with some guidance on resolving these problems.

Other related EPA reference guides include the following:

• Small Drinking Water Systems: State of the Industry and Treatment Technologies to Meet the Safe Drinking Water Act Requirements (PDF) (102 pp, 2.73 MB) (EPA/600/R-07/110) September 2007 – Abstract
• Water Distribution System Analysis: Field Studies, Modeling, and Management, A Reference Guide for Utilities (PDF) (145 pp, 15.4 MB) (EPA/600/R-06/028) December 2005 – Abstract
• Small Drinking Water Systems Handbook, A Guide to "Packaged" Filtration and Disinfection Technologies With Remote Monitoring and Control Tools (PDF) (73 pp, 4.1 MB) (EPA/600/R-03/041) May 2003 – Abstract

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