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This powerpoint presentation provides information on assessing three different aspects of distribution system integrity. The first, physical integrity, covers topics that include: detecting leaks using acoustic monitors; examples of acoustic signatures; coliphage as indicators of distribution system integrity; and, evidence of backflow in West Virginia. The second aspect of hydraulic integrity covers topics that include: transient pressures from unsteady flow; and, intrusion could be responsible for some coliform positive samples. The third aspect of water quality integrity covers topics that include: Public Health Benefits with VariousSensor Designs; Factors Related to Regrowth; distribution of assimilable organic carbon (AOC) in 95 NorthAmerican Water Utilities; water treatment affects AOC levels; genetically modified AOC test organisms; and, automated AOC test. Mycobacteria in water samples is presented, along with control of mycobacteria, the number of waterborne disease and outbreaksassociated with drinking water (n=30),by etiologic agent United States, 2003-2004, and Strategy For Managing DistributionSystem Integrity.

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Edition: Vol. - No. Published: 06/01/2007 Number of Pages: 33File Size: 1 file , 1.4 MB