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Water Distribution Systems

Every day, we depend on the health, environmental, social, and economic benefits that clean and safe water provides. So that we can continue to enjoy these benefits, we must create a sustainable water infrastructure.

Aging Water Infrastructure Research: Science and Engineering for a Sustainable Future (Brochure) (PDF) (6 pp, 1.3 MB) (EPA/600/F-11/010) July 2011

Innovation and Research for Water Infrastructure for the 21st Century, Research Plan (79 pp, 332 KB) (600/X-09/003) April 2007

The Clean Water and Drinking Water Infrastructure Gap Analysis (PDF) (54 pp, 2.27 MB) (EPA/816/R-02/020) September 2002

Report on Enhanced Framework (SUSTAIN) and Field Applications for Placement of BMPs in Urban Watersheds (150 pp, 5.67 MB) (EPA/600/R-11/144) November 2011 – Abstract

Condition Assessment Technologies for Water Transmission and Distribution Systems (EPA/600/R-12/017) March 2012 – Abstract

Performance Evaluation of Innovative Water Main Rehabilitation Cured-in-Place Pipe Lining Product in Cleveland, Ohio (EPA/600/R-12/012) February 2012

A Retrospective Evaluation of Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Used in Municipal Gravity Sewers (232 pp, 12.58 MB) (EPA/600/R-12/004) January 2012

Performance Evaluation of Innovative Water Main Rehabilitation Spray-on Lining Product in Somerville, New Jersey (PDF) (159 pp, 8.29 MB) (EPA/600/R-12/009) February 2012

Selvakumar, A. and A. N. TafuriI. (2011). "State of Technology for Renewal of Sewer Force Mains." Urban Water Journal, 8, 5: 279–292.

Decision Support for Renewal of Wastewater Collection and Water Distribution Systems (PDF) (71 pp, 2.4 MB) (EPA/600/R-11/077) July 2011

Field Demonstration of Condition Assessment Technologies for Wastewater Collection Systems (EPA/600/R-11/078) July 2011

Quality Assurance and Quality Control Practices for Rehabilitation of Sewer and Water Mains (PDF) (67 pp, 1.35 MB) (EPA/600/R-11/017) February 2011 - Abstract

Permeable Parking Lot Demonstration Site

Permeable parking lot at Edison Research Center

This green demonstration site will allow EPA to provide a scientifically defensible estimate to municipalities on the performance of the three permeable surfaces: porous concrete, porous asphalt, and interlocking concrete pavers. The lot, which was open for use on October 28, 2009, not only functions as a research site, it also serves as a highly used parking lot for Edison Environmental Center staff and visitors. In addition, the lot will serve as a demonstration site for other federal facilities and will be used as a public outreach tool displaying green stormwater management.

Surface Infiltration Rates of Permeable Surfaces: Six-Month Update (November 2009 through April 2010) (EPA/600/R-10/083) June 2010 - Abstract

Opening ceremony and demonstration video of the parking lot.

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