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¹College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, A810 Anzhong Building, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Engineering
Hydrogeology
Wastewater Management

Background:

Groundwater infiltration into sewer systems poses challenges for wastewater treatment operators and municipalities.
Accurate estimation is vital for effective infrastructure management and preventing system overflows.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an approximate solution for steady-state groundwater infiltration into sewer systems specifically through line defects.
To identify key factors influencing the rate of groundwater infiltration.

Main Methods:

Assumed a horizontal groundwater table and a homogeneous, isotropic aquifer.
Employed the Mobius transformation technique to solve the governing equation.
Utilized the equivalent circumference method for analysis.

Main Results:

The study presents an approximate analytical solution for infiltration through line defects.
Identified several critical parameters controlling the infiltration rate.

Conclusions:

The developed method provides a practical approach for estimating groundwater infiltration.
Key controlling factors include hydraulic conductivity, hydraulic head, sewer pipe size, and defect characteristics.