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This article describes infrastructure development project for augmenting drinking water supply from Lake Mead in Las Vegas, Nevada. The $2-billion plan includes pipeline alignments, intake placements, and construction of treatment plants and pumping stations encompassing a 35,000 square feet construction site.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2001
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Plant uses sand for faster treatment
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This article discusses an ongoing project to establish a drinking water facility using water from the Willamette River in Oregon. River water is treated by ballasted coagulation technology using fine sand particles in the water purification procedure.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2000
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Indirect potable reuse hits snags in California
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This article discusses about the water supply situation in California and measures to augment it. Progress and hindrances in the projects geared to address the issues are presented.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2000
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