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Contributors | November 10, 2009

Zachary Lazar: IMG Evening's Empire

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Water Transmission and Distribution (Principles and Practices of Water Supply Operations Series)

by Awwa (american Water Works Association)

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Publisher Comments:

The last of the five texts within the Water Supply Operations Training Series (WSO) to be updated, this introductory text provides the basics behind the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of water transmission and distribution systems. Includes a special section on utility public relations.

Book News Annotation:

Presents 16 chapters discussing the various types of distribution system equipment and facilities available today, with updates to take into account new technology and current water supply regulations. Primary emphasis for the revision to the 1995 edition was the update the references and figures and to include current operational practices. Chapters cover topics including basic distribution system design; operations; piping materials; valves; water main installation; backfilling, main testing, and installation safety; fire hydrants; water storage; water services; water meters; backflow prevention and cross-connection control; pumps; motors and engines; instrumentation and control; information management; and public relations. Appendices list specifications and approval of treatment chemicals and system components and other sources of information. Includes a thorough glossary of terms.
Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781583212318
Manufactured:
American Water Works Association
Publisher:
American Water Works Association
Manufactured:
American Water Works Association
Manufactured:
AWWA (American Water Works Association)
Location:
Denver, CO
Subject:
Engineering - Hydraulic
Subject:
Water
Subject:
Water-supply
Subject:
Distribution
Subject:
Earth Sciences - Hydrology
Subject:
Environmental Engineering & Technology
Subject:
Environmental - General
Subject:
Hydraulics
Subject:
Water -- Distribution.
Edition Number:
3
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series:
Principles and Practices of Water Supply Operations Series
Series Volume:
R01M0024
Publication Date:
December 2003
Binding:
Cloth Textbook
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
554
Dimensions:
10.22x7.16x1.56 in. 2.90 lbs.
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