AWWA Water Science Author Spotlight

Having recently published an article in AWWA Water Science, Christopher Douglas answered questions from the publication's editor-in-chief, Kenneth L. Mercer, about research. Systematic Oversizing of Service Lines and Meters Douglas, Steven Buchberger, Peter Mayer Currently I'm working as assistant engineer at Hazen Sawyer progressing toward my Professional Engineer license rather than pursuing research part a group. learning lot pumping water, assessment programs, sewer pipe rehabilitation. his fiancée Adeline take day hike outside Colorado Springs, Colo. poses with new-to-him bike. He's teaching himself how to replace rear brake cable looks forward taking it out for spin. I can think teachers mentors who have influenced me, but I'll answer this question shout-out graduate advisor, Dr. Steve Buchberger. We met each week talk every he had me prepare one-page summary progress since previous meeting. He was enthusiastic courses taught research, documenting work throughout entire project incredibly useful habit build something try maintain. helps keep focused on problems capable solving instead going down rabbit holes. The civil engineering ethos says, “Design little bigger you should be—after all, knows what could happen,” which is sound advice. But philosophy has drawbacks that are not often discussed. In addition cost paying we need (e.g., water meter), we're designing pumps pipes handle more flow necessary. method sizing building's plumbing system hasn't really been overhauled early 1940s, come up lower, accurate peak estimates done back then. effects lowering design ripple through meter, connection service fees, size, hydraulic equipment such inside building. long term, be used revise building codes. This would lead lower costs energy form smaller meters, pipes, pumps, heaters, well better picture much consumers use. grew up, live, Ohio. Around here, some our main issues related aging infrastructure, pollution surface runoff, localized flooding, so right-sizing meters just isn't first priority. Honestly, did influence views other way around. exercise cook can. began garden purchased road bike maintain ride—working hands nice change pace life academic. like hikes dog walks new fiancée, reading code Python. To learn Christopher's visit online https://doi.org/10.1002/aws2.1165.