Water supply, treatment, storage, and distribution is complex and requires both good operations and excellent engineering and planning. The treatment facilities require constant monitoring and reliable equipment to transform raw water into drinking water. Storage facilities must retain adequate residual disinfection for safe potable water to reach the utility’s most remote users. Reliable water distribution systems are important for continuity of service and critical fire protection.
Water master planning can help with future decisions and begins with an accurate hydraulic model of the water distribution system. Deficiencies in a distribution system can appear as low pressure zones, overtaxed water mains due to abnormally high pressure or water hammer within the distribution system. The age and type the water main can have a great impact upon current and future operations. Are storage facilities properly located and can distribution system looping make better use of elevated and ground level facilities? Whitaker Engineering helps its clients get answers to critical questions.
Protection and development of reliable raw water sources are important. How can a utility secure its raw water sources from seasonal shortages? How can additional capacity or more efficient use of existing capacity occur in areas with serious hydrogeological limitations? Can rehabilitation of existing sources make a significant difference for the utility? Whitaker Engineering helps its clients choose the proper course for raw water supply and utilization.