A heuristic method based on trade-off between reliability and cost is proposed for strengthening and expansion of water distribution networks to obtain a level-one redundant network, i.e., a network that can sustain single pipe-failure without affecting consumer services either in part or in full. The method is illustrated with an example of a network in Washington, D.C., USA. The results are compared with those obtained by linear-programming based algorithm.
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