By Wallingford Software, UK Water distribution authorities around the world have formal obligations to supply water to fight fires, and to check regularly that they meet these obligations. Underprovision of this vital community resource is not acceptable. However, overprovision also …
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“With financial help from the Pentagon, Israeli scientists develop a means for identifying any kind of water contamination. The well-equipped Israeli defense establishment may receive a significant addition by the end of the year – an artificial tongue. Teams of …
The following information was taken from the Skat Foundation web page: The Skat Foundation aims to contribute to the reduction of the gap between rich and poor through knowledge sharing and providing advice to partners in developing countries and countries …
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The ASCE published last month guidelines for designing an online contaminant monitoring system for water systems. The following is from the ASCE web site: “Interim Voluntary Guidelines for Designing an Online Contaminant Monitoring System provides information on designing online contaminant …
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Objective The aim of the POWADIMA research project is to establish the feasibility of introducing optimal, real-time control of water distribution networks. Since demand is fluctuating continually, it is necessary to adjust the control apparatus frequently if optimal or near-optimal …
By Avi Ostfeld and Elad Salomons Abstract:Deliberate contamination is generally viewed as the most serious potential terrorist threat to water systems.Chemical or biological agents could spread throughout a distribution system and result in sickness or death among the people drinking …
