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Another thing that can be very helpful, especially when converting from CAD, it is first run the data through a Topology dataset.  You can define rules to ensure data is connected.  It can even help adjust the data to fix where it is not spatially connected. https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/data/topologies/topology-in-arcgis.htm ... View more

The Utility Network does not model the concept of flow direction per edge yet.  To calibrate the data, we have a bunch of tools for ArcMap and the Geometric Network.  Since you have the basic network, bring this into a GDB and create a Geometric Network.  You will need to identify a source, but from this source, you can generate direction.  Then use the " Match Selected Lines Direction to Flow Direction" tool.  This will align the digitized direction of the lines to the flow.   https://solutions.arcgis.com/utilities/water/help/network-editing/tools/overview-network-editing-tools/   You could also look at using a Trace Network in ArcGIS Pro.  This uses a Flow Direction network attribute.  This will let you show flow direction arrows based on this attribute.  But since flow direction is not defined from a controller, like a water tower or interconnect, it will be a more manual process then using the GN tools I listed above. ... View more

You can find the current models here https://doc.arcgis.com/en/arcgis-solutions/latest/reference/introduction-to-communications-utility-network-foundation.htm and https://doc.arcgis.com/en/arcgis-solutions/latest/reference/introduction-to-communications-data-management.htm We are working on a blog that compares and contrast the two different solutions.  I will post an updated here with the link once it is posted. ... View more