Water Distribution System Risk Tool for Investment Planning

Abstract

This project increases our understanding of the direct and indirect costs (e.g., financial, environmental, societal) associated with pipe breaks. In additon to the report, a spreadsheet-based tool was developed to help utilities anticipate and manage the risk of pipe breaks. Research partners: WERF and EPA. Published in 2013.

As of February 2021, the Pipe Risk Screening Tool is no longer available. For questions, please contact us.

Originally funded as WERF project INFR1SG09a

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Water Distribution System Risk Tool for Investment Planning

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#4332

09/17/2013

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