Pipeline Rehabilitation Committee

Techniques for the Rehabilitaion of Watermains

The purpose of this committee is to focus on pipelines and appurtenances. It shall 1 ) identify existing procedures and provide proven information about new procedures for water system pipe maintenance and rehabilitation; 2) gather data on costs and effectiveness including field performance data, pipe friction factors, leak surveys, main break frequency, computer modeling and useful life; 3) investigate and publish criteria or conduct seminars for deciding when to rehabilitate (based on 2) above); 4) respond to questions concerning water system piping maintenance and rehabilitation. The committee shall include representatives from the Business Administration and Water Quality divisions. It reports to the Water Distribution Division.

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