A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
The Eklutna Water Project
Abstract only. Glacial water is pristine; it has been held in a frozen reservoir for thousands of years, protected from modern day pollution. Across the U.S. and overseas, it is sold and served as a unique product. In Alaska, glacial water is available to many residents simply by turning on the faucet. The Eklutna Water Project delivers water from an alpine glacial lake to people in the Municipality of Anchorage. It is the largest water supply project in Alaska and one of the largest projects of any type in the history of Anchorage. The Eklutna Water Project is a source of pride for Anchorage. It can efficiently and economically treat enough glacial water to meet the needs of the Municipality well into the 21st century. It stands as a prototype for other large scale glacial water treatment projects in cold regions around the world. It also left a legacy of new design standards and construction methods that can be applied across a broad range of civil and structural engineering projects.
The Eklutna Water Project
Abstract only. Glacial water is pristine; it has been held in a frozen reservoir for thousands of years, protected from modern day pollution. Across the U.S. and overseas, it is sold and served as a unique product. In Alaska, glacial water is available to many residents simply by turning on the faucet. The Eklutna Water Project delivers water from an alpine glacial lake to people in the Municipality of Anchorage. It is the largest water supply project in Alaska and one of the largest projects of any type in the history of Anchorage. The Eklutna Water Project is a source of pride for Anchorage. It can efficiently and economically treat enough glacial water to meet the needs of the Municipality well into the 21st century. It stands as a prototype for other large scale glacial water treatment projects in cold regions around the world. It also left a legacy of new design standards and construction methods that can be applied across a broad range of civil and structural engineering projects.
The Eklutna Water Project
Barber‐Wiltse, Lynda L. (author)
World Water and Environmental Resources Congress 2005 ; 2005 ; Anchorage, Alaska, USA
2005-05-15
1 pages
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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