Distribution System Problems [with Discussion]

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DURING the period from 1920 to 1940, the growth of cities in the South was gradual, and plans for the distribution of water or for the extension and improvement of existing water systems could be based upon reasonably long-term projections of population and water use, with some degree of assurance that these plans would fulfill water requirements for the estimated period. During World War II, however, and especially since its close, the unprecedented growth of population and industry and the consequent greatly increased demand for water have upset all earlier calculations of long-range water needs. Low pressure and inadequate service have become common in many southern cities ; in certain areas, particularly within the larger cities, there is a complete loss of pressure and stoppage of service during peak-load periods. Although it was generally thought that the demand for water would decrease when the war ended, whatever decreases did occur proved to be of short duration. Water use is

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