New ASCE Publication is a Guide for Building Water System Management and Modeling 

Reston, Va. – The latest technical report from American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Premise Plumbing Modeling, examines various aspects of premise plumbing systems and how they have been and could be modeled for purposes of effective engineering design and operation. Premise plumbing covers water system devices (e.g. water heaters, showers, and sinks) that are connected to the main distribution system via service lines. In this new publication, the Premise Plumbing Modeling Task Committee paid special attention to the challenges and research gaps in current premise plumbing modeling efforts. 

Topics covered in this book specific to premise plumbing systems include modeling water demands, hydraulic modeling, water quality, hot water systems, instrumentation, modeling applications and limitations, future modeling, and design and management. This practical guide will benefit practicing engineers and water utility personnel, but also water researchers and graduate students in environmental science and engineering.

To purchase online, visit the ASCE Bookstore.

Limited review copies are available for book reviews. Please contact Leslie Connelly at lconnelly@asce.org.