Analysis of Drinking Water Distribution Systems using the Engineering Design Process

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dc.contributor.advisorGora, Stephanie
dc.contributor.authorMoghaddam-Ghadimi, Sara
dc.date.accessioned2024-03-18T18:11:37Z
dc.date.available2024-03-18T18:11:37Z
dc.date.issued2024-03-16
dc.date.updated2024-03-16T10:53:16Z
dc.degree.disciplineCivil Engineering
dc.degree.levelMaster's
dc.degree.nameMASc - Master of Applied Science
dc.description.abstractOur research has identified that issues pertaining to distribution infrastructure are a leading cause of water safety vulnerability. These challenges are exacerbated within small communities which experience a disproportionate number of boil water advisories compared to larger communities. This study used the engineering design process to explore the root causes and potential solutions to water safety hazards within the water distribution system. A systematic literature review thoroughly examined data-backed evidence of issues causing potential threats to drinking water safety. Potential solutions involving the implementation of distributed treatment using UV LEDs installed at different points in the distribution system were identified through research and stakeholder consultation and compared to one another using EPANET software. The results of this analysis indicated that installing UV LEDs at the point-of-entry could potentially be used to reduce the impact of water safety hazards within the distribution system.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10315/41924
dc.languageen
dc.rightsAuthor owns copyright, except where explicitly noted. Please contact the author directly with licensing requests.
dc.subjectCivil engineering
dc.subjectWater resources management
dc.subjectClimate change
dc.subject.keywordsDrinking water treatment
dc.subject.keywordsWater resources
dc.subject.keywordsWater treatment
dc.subject.keywordsDrinking water distribution
dc.subject.keywordsWater distribution system
dc.subject.keywordsUV LED
dc.subject.keywordsUV LEDs
dc.subject.keywordsEPANET
dc.subject.keywordsClimate change
dc.subject.keywordsCanada
dc.subject.keywordsSmall communities
dc.titleAnalysis of Drinking Water Distribution Systems using the Engineering Design Process
dc.typeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation

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