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7.4.1.2
Underground Reservoirs .............................................130
7.4.1.3
Elevated Storage .........................................................131
7.4.1.4
Pneumatic Tanks .........................................................131
7.4.2
Maintaining Storage Facilities .....................................131
7.4.3
Water Storage Facility Safety ......................................132
8.1
Section Overview.........................................................133
8.2
References ..................................................................133
8.3
Valves and Valve Operation ........................................133
8.3.1
Valve Operation ...........................................................133
8.3.1.1
Manual Operation ........................................................133
8.3.1.2
Power Operation..........................................................134
8.3.2
General Maintenance of Valves,
Valve Boxes, and Accessories ....................................134
8.3.3
Distribution System Valves ..........................................134
8.3.3.1
Lost Valves ..................................................................134
8.3.3.2
Maintenance Procedures.............................................140
8.4
Hydrants ......................................................................141
8.4.1
Hydrant O&M ...............................................................141
8.4.1.1
Hydrant Inspection.......................................................141
8.4.1.2
Hydrant-Flow Tests .....................................................143
8.4.1.3
Hydrant Flushing .........................................................143
8.4.1.4
Hydrant Safety .............................................................143
9.1
Overview of Section.....................................................145
9.2
References ..................................................................145
9.3
I&C...............................................................................145
9.3.1
Water Meters ...............................................................146
9.3.2
Meter Reading .............................................................146
9.4
Instrument Maintenance and Repair............................147
9.4.1
Maintenance Schedules ..............................................147
9.4.2
Inspection and Maintenance Records .........................147
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