The Santo Special Utility District (District) hired eHT to create a Hydraulic Model of their Distribution System and prepare a Water Distribution System Study to analyze the Distribution System operation and capacity in accordance with TCEQ requirements and prepare for future growth. The hydraulic model build included the following:

• Using pdf maps to generate the pipe network of the system.
• Appropriate georeferencing to ensure accurate infrastructure scaling and hydraulics.
• Addition of accurate connection counts across the system.
• Various site visits to collect field data.
• Hydrant flow tests used for water model calibration.
• District review and collaboration.

The Distribution System Study identified system improvements required to bring the Distribution System within TCEQ compliance and to prepare for future growth. The proposed improvements were utilized to create a Capital Improvement Plan to guide and prepare the District for growth and development within the Distribution System.