Public water systems ensure the supply of safe drinking water, catering to consumer, industrial, and firefighting needs while adhering to state and federal regulations. To replace an aging tank serving 4,800 customers in New England, this project designed a 3 million gallon capacity prestressed concrete tank with a 60 ft radius, 8 ft height, and concrete dome, aligning with AWWA standards. Site selection considered topography, access, and excavation cost. Historical data and water quality reports were used to evaluate potential issues like stagnation, disinfection residual, and disinfection byproducts. A cost-effective mixing system was implemented to prevent stagnation and maintain water quality during storage.

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Creator

• Larrabee, Marcella
• Davis, Christian
• Curtin, Bryce
• Gyurcsan, Robert

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-031324-093709
• 118529

Palavra-chave

• Potable Water
• Structural Design
• Concrete
• Tank Design
• Water Quality

Advisor

• Dudle, Jeanine Denu

Year

• 2024

Date created

• 2024-03-13

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Environmental Engineering
• Civil Engineering

Source

• E-project-031324-093709

Rights statement

• In Copyright