Discussion of “Improving Water Age in Distribution Systems by Optimal Valve Operation” by Bruno Brentan, Laura Monteiro, Joana Carneiro, and Dídia Covas
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Received: Jun 8, 2021
Accepted: Jul 29, 2021
Published online: Apr 18, 2022
Published in print: Jul 1, 2022
Discussion open until: Sep 18, 2022
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