This slide presentation outlines a case study with the Dallas, Texas, Water Utilities that involved EPS modeling for evaluating distribution system water quality. The outline of the problem definition includes:
specific water quality event in Summer 2004;
colored water complaints;
low chlorine residual; and,
evaluate if process changes were having impact
in mixing zones. Observations included:
no clear relationship between mixing zones and
unresolved colored water complaints;
a prevalence of unlined pipe exists in the vicinity
of the unresolved color complaint locations;
it is likely that modified distribution system water
chemistry between Bachman and Eastside
WTPs precipitated iron out of unlined pipes; and,
reversed flow direction when Bachman was
placed back on line may have precipitated iron. Recommendations included:
maintain consistent and compatible water
chemistry in the distribution system;
evaluate source water quality;
evaluate treatment processes; and,
further evaluation of distribution system
factors contributing to water quality stability. Includes tables, figures.