Water Distribution Systems

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Note: This course is not available for the current semester.

Course No: 15.355; Last Offered: Spring 2010;

Course Description

This course exposes the student to a broad spectrum of topics within the public water works profession with the exception of water treatment and pumps. All aspects of the water works industry are covered including: governmental regulation of the industry (SDWA), pipe installation and pipe maintenance, ground and surface water supply sources, their characteristics and maintenance, backflow prevention, certain management topics, public and media relations, theory of water rate development, public utility regulation theory. Particular emphasis is placed on hydraulic, sizing water mains, simple computer analysis, skeletonizing distribution systems, equivalent pipes, hydraulic grade line.

Prerequisites & Notes

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  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3

Questions About This Course?

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