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Optimizing Conditions, Capacity, and Asset Health

What is a bottleneck or capacity constraint?

Published January 29, 2026
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What is a bottleneck or capacity constraint?

A bottleneck is a location where limited pipe size, slope, or condition restricts flow, causing upstream levels or surcharging to increase during higher flows.​

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