AWWA JAW62005
Journal AWWA - Optimizing System Operations
Journal Article by American Water Works Association, 08/01/2005
Jentgen, Larry; Conrad, Steve; Lee, Tony
Full Description
For many reasons, including growth, increasingenvironmental awareness, and mounting local, state,and federal regulations, managing a water system hasbecome more complex. Having the right tools is essentialto properly managing a water system in this environment.An operations optimization system is such atool that offers water utilities a strategic opportunity toprovide the most effective overall management of operations.Implementation of an operations optimizationsystem can be done over time with minimal initialinvestment. It addresses the entire water system, fromthe initial raw resource to the customer. Benefits mayinclude lower energy costs for pumping; reduced costof water supplies; consistent, high-quality water; and,lower capital costs by coordinating operations optimizationwith water system planning. Includes 5 references, figures.