Proposed Improvements to Water Distribution in Warfield, Kentucky
Team Members Heading link
- Kyle Berry
- Andres Esparza Cruz
- Stephanie Paredes
- Jonathon Toczek
- Valeria Vesco
Project Description Heading link
The goal of this analysis is to provide a solution to the quality and reliability issues of the drinking water in Warfield, Kentucky. The city’s water distribution network starts where water is pumped from the Curtis Crum reservoir and treated at the Martin County water treatment plant. After being treated, that water is pumped through water mains to residents for daily consumption and usage. The existing water distribution infrastructure is failing due to aging water lines and damage from freeze thaw conditions, resulting in a loss of water and poor water quality being delivered to residents. This investigation will propose several solutions to address the city of Warfield’s water problem. The study will include a proposed replacement of all mains, services, and hydrants, which will serve as the baseline solution. In addition to the baseline solution, further improvements such as an in-home gravity fed system, a change in source from surface to groundwater, and direct improvements to the system’s water treatment plant will be analyzed to determine if Warfield can further benefit. The alternatives will be compared using metrics such as cost effectiveness, infrastructure serviceability, and water quality. Post-implementation results are expected to show an improvement in water quality, pressure, reliability and costs.