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  • Environmental engineering
  • Data science applications

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  • Water distribution system security is a growing research area.
  • Data analysis and machine learning enhance water utility capabilities in managing network contamination.
  • Protecting public health from contaminated water requires advanced detection methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply machine learning algorithms for near-real-time estimation of contamination source locations in water distribution systems.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of k-nearest neighbor (KNN) and random forest algorithms in detecting pesticide contamination.
  • To assess the spread of contamination and its impact on water networks.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Epanet and Epanet-MSX software for hydraulic and quality modeling.
  • Simulated pesticide intrusions into a water distribution system under various concentrations.
  • Employed k-nearest neighbor (KNN) and random forest algorithms for source localization.
  • Monitored chlorine levels using strategically placed quality sensors.

Main Results:

  • Random forest algorithm successfully localized a high percentage of contamination scenarios.
  • The KNN algorithm also demonstrated capability in identifying contamination source locations.
  • Simulations provided insights into the interaction of contaminants with existing water compounds.

Conclusions:

  • Machine learning, particularly random forest, offers a promising approach for rapid contamination source identification in water systems.
  • Accurate localization is crucial for effective mitigation strategies and minimizing public health risks.
  • Further assessment of contamination spread aids in understanding system vulnerabilities.