CEE professor seeks to make water service restoration safer, faster
September 16, 2026
September 16, 2026
AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 16 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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CEE professor seeks to make water service restoration safer, faster
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Restoring service after a broken water main is a balancing act.
Refill the system too quickly and water can compress trapped air, creating damaging pressure surges. Move too slowly and homes and businesses remain without water longer than necessary.
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CEE professor seeks to make water service restoration safer, faster
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Restoring service after a broken water main is a balancing act.
Refill the system too quickly and water can compress trapped air, creating damaging pressure surges. Move too slowly and homes and businesses remain without water longer than necessary.
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