Most communities depend on water distribution systems to provide sufficient and reliable potable water coming from treatment facilities to customers for everyday usage and necessary fire protection. In this course, we will discuss the basic components and best practices for designing, maintaining, and operating these systems. Join us to gain a general understanding of water distribution systems design components, pressure zones, water quality, leak investigations and potential problems, smart water technology, and more.
Learning Outcomes
- Examine the various components of water distribution systems
- Explore basic Hydraulic Grade Line (HGL) criteria
- Analyze the use of real geography and pressure zones in water distribution system design and maintenance
- Review water distribution systems design elements and practices
- Discuss desired design outcomes for water quality and fire flow
- Troubleshoot common issues and challenges in water distribution systems
- Uncover future of trends and innovation for water distribution systems
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Central Time
Components of Water Distribution Systems Engineering
Hydraulic Grade Line (HGL)
Real Geography and Pressure Zones
Water Distribution Systems Design
- Reservoirs and Pumps
- Water Mains
- Valves
- Metering and District Metering Areas (DMA)
Design Outcomes – Water Quality and Fire Flow
Troubleshooting Water Distribution Systems Engineering
- General Maintenance
- Pump Stations
- Mains
- Pressure-reducing valves (PRVs)
- Fire Hydrant Systems (FHs)
- Water Loss
- Closed Valves
- Repairs
- Leak Investigations
The Future of Water Distribution Systems
- Emergency Management
- Smart Water
- Asset Management
Additional Topics
- Construction
- Water treatment
- Conservation
- Maintenance of Pump Stations
- Water Supply
- Pump Station Design
Marlee Franzen, PE, PMP, CMRP, Manager, Transmission, Fairfax Water
Marlee Franzen, PE, PMP, CMRP, Manager, Transmission with Fairfax Water, has 30 years of engineering experience, almost all of it in the utility field, working on topics ranging from water conservation, water, and wastewater development, drinking water quality, emergency repairs, and operations and maintenance projects. For ten years, Ms. Franzen has been an operations manager. She spent over eight years at DC Water managing water distribution maintenance and then water distribution operation. She has spent the remaining time at Fairfax Water managing the transmission system for Virginia’s largest potable water supplier. While having bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering, she is a licensed Civil Engineer and has worked for five utilities: Goleta Water District, Colorado Springs Utilities, Arlington County, VA, DC Water, and Fairfax Water.
Testimonials
“The instructor was very experienced in water system distribution.” Capital Improvement Project Manager, El Paso Water
“This course is great for 1st year engineers.” Utility Engineer, El Paso Water
“This a great training course to take to understand the basic knowledge of Water Distribution Systems.” Construction Superintendent, El Paso Water
