This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of the City of Clearwater's (Florida) utilities and the focus on its distribution system in
anticipation of new drinking water regulations. A Distribution System Water Quality
Optimization Plan (DSOP) that addresses the
City's concerns is presented along with the following objectives: evaluate O&M practices and effect on water quality;
compare practices to industry Best Management Practices (BMPs);
prioritize and estimate costs for improvements; and,
develop a Roadmap for Implementation. The basis for Clearwater's DSOP came from the
AwwaRF Tailored Collaboration Project (#2875), "Development of Distribution System Water Quality
Optimization Plans." Five steps in the DSOP development are presented, along with top recommendations.