Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc.

Water Distribution System Hydraulic Model

Citrus County, Florida

The County Water Resources Department’s water distribution system is extensive and difficult to evaluate without an effective and reliable analytical approach.

Services Provided:

	Development of computer-based hydraulic model using a popular software program
	Investigation of system pressure and fire flow deficiencies
	Development of Capital Improvement Program
	Follow-up specific application for flow and pressure determinations

Goals:

	Develop an effective and reliable way to analyze the water distribution hydraulics
	Recommend system improvements designed to alleviate deficiencies

Unique Features and Highlights:

	Over 510 miles of pipelines with 12 sources of supply
	Model has been used to evaluate a variety of issues including potential interconnections, fire flow capability, system improvements, suspected closed valves and the operations of 8 pressure sustaining valves