This slide presentation outlines two case studies where:
Extended Period Simulation (EPS) modeling is
used to evaluate water age and source trace; and,
operational modifications were utilized to
reduce water age. The City of Mesa is presented as an example of
operational impacts on water age, the Lincoln Water System is presented as an example of operational and storage impacts on water
age. Study elements for the Lincoln Water System case study included
illustrating distribution system water age impacts on
reservoir location,
pump station operation, and
water movement through a distribution
system. The methodology involved: distribution system with demand area (load) between
pumping station and standpipe;
three operational cases;
system configuration and demands identical for all three
cases;
pump station operational controls modified; and,
40-day EPS analysis
balanced for 1-day (24 hours) and
repeated for 40-days to achieve equilibrium.