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AWWA JAW48177

  • Journal AWWA - Electrical Grounding, Pipe Integrity, and Shock Hazard
  • Journal Article by American Water Works Association, 07/01/1998
  • Publisher: AWWA

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This article discusses the 80 year practice of using metallic water piping as all or part of the grounding electrode system of a structure. Topics stemming from this discussion are: alternating current (AC) and corrosion in soil and water; a comparison of direct current (DC) to AC; shock hazards to water utility customers, employees, and contractors; and, results of a survey intended to gather information about corrosion and safety-related issues of grounding of water systems. Includes 38 references, tables, figures.

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