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A few advantages:
1. Able to get a greater fire flow to any one point (hydrant) since water can flow from more than 1 direction, thus reduced head loss in the system.
2. If a section of line is shut down due to a break or other reason, likely that fewer customers will be out of service.
3. Less (or no)flow at the end of a dead end line causes stagnant water, which could cause it to pick up contaminants from the pipe or lining. Or in cold regions more susceptible to freezing.
1. Able to get a greater fire flow to any one point (hydrant) since water can flow from more than 1 direction, thus reduced head loss in the system.
2. If a section of line is shut down due to a break or other reason, likely that fewer customers will be out of service.
3. Less (or no)flow at the end of a dead end line causes stagnant water, which could cause it to pick up contaminants from the pipe or lining. Or in cold regions more susceptible to freezing.
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