Negative pressures in full-scale distribution system: field investigation, modelling, estimation of intrusion volumes and risk for public health

Various investigations encompassing microbial characterization of external sources of contamination (soil and trenchwater surrounding water mains, flooded air-valve vaults), field pressure monitoring, and hydraulic and transient analyses were conducted in the same distribution system where two epide...

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Main Authors: M. C. Besner, G. Ebacher, B. S. Jung, B. Karney, J. Lavoie, P. Payment, M. Prévost
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2010-07-01
Series:Drinking Water Engineering and Science
Online Access:http://www.drink-water-eng-sci.net/3/101/2010/dwes-3-101-2010.pdf