AWWA DSS65645

This powerpoint presentation provides information on current risk minimization techniques related to distribution system operation and public health protection. The first category includes water quality management approaches and covers topics that include: Water Safety Plans; DSOP (Distribution System Optimization Plans); and, AWWA Standard G200-04. The second category includes maintaining a disinfectant residual and covers the following topics: maintaining a residual; and, switching from free to combined chlorine. The third category includes system operations and maintenance, and covers the following topics: pressure maintenance and monitoring; hydraulic modeling; repairs to pipes, disinfection and release; water main flushing; Cross Connection Control; storage facility inspection, operation and maintenance; and, Security Operations. The final category includes sensors and monitoring devices, and covers the following topics: chlorine residual; pressure and flow; leakage; and, corrosion monitoring. Includes figures.