AWWA ACE65503

This paper presents a methodology to optimize water quality in water distribution systems using Global Optimization Methods. Traditionally, water distribution networks have been optimized from the build-up cost perspectives. While attention has been focused on leakage reduction, using operational approaches such as throttling control valves, the water quality has generally been ignored. This study focuses on reducing water age in a distribution system through the optimal location as well as settings of valves, so that the distribution system can be optimized for both water quality as well as pressure (and hence leakage). Includes 28 references, table, figures.