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Managing Demand & Growth: The Role of Water Distribution Modeling

Episode 26

Managing Demand & Growth: The Role of Water Distribution Modeling

From aging pipes to growing populations, how can communities ensure that every drop of water is delivered efficiently and safely? And what role does technology play in solving this invisible but essential challenge? On this episode, we dive into the world of water distribution modeling and its role in ensuring efficient and reliable water delivery. We’re joined by Christie Ruffner to discuss how this process helps utilities manage demands, optimize network performance and prepare for future growth.

Christie Ruffner, PE, Project Manager

Christie Ruffner, PE 
Project Manager

Christie is a project engineer in B&N’s Water Resources Group who specializes in hydraulic modeling and water distribution system planning. With expertise in tools like WaterGEMS, InfoWater and AFT Fathom, she helps communities optimize their water systems by identifying capacity needs, improving fire flow, forecasting future demand and enhancing water quality. Christie’s work supports both long-term planning and day-to-day operations, providing data-driven solutions that help utilities deliver safe, reliable water to their customers.