Potable Water Pipe Inspection at Westover Air Reserve Base, Chicopee, MA.
Abstract
An asphaltic sealed, concrete-lined, iron water distribution system was installed at Westover ARB in 1997. Although the city water provided to the system is of good quality, various measures of water quality in the local system indicate that one or more serious problems exist in the Base's water-pipe system. This study conducted a video inspection of the pipe system, analyzed the inspection videotapes, and estimated the percentage of coating losses and cleanliness inside the various sections of water main pipe. The study concluded that the water quality problems were likely due to poor materials and workmanship during system installation, and recommended specific changes in chemical water treatment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA365834
Entities
People
- Brian Temple
- Charles P. Marsh
- Kent Smothers
- Orange S. Marshall Jr.
- Vincent F. Hock
Organizations
- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory