Concrete Pressure Pipe, 3rd Ed. (M9)

Concrete Pressure Pipe, 3rd Ed. (M9)
Author: AWWA Staff
Publisher: American Water Works Association
Total Pages: 285
Release: 2011-01-12
Genre: Pipe, Concrete
ISBN: 1613000715

This manual provides supplemental information to assist engineers and designers in achieving optimum field performance of concrete pressure pipelines. Information and guidelines are provided covering hydraulics, surge pressure, external loads, bedding, and backfilling; designing reinforced concrete pressure pipe, fittings and appurtenances, thrust restraints, pipe on piers, and subaqueous installations; design considerations for corrosive environments; transportation of pipe; trench and tunnel installation; and other pertinent subjects.

Concrete Pressure Pipe, 3rd Ed.

Concrete Pressure Pipe, 3rd Ed.
Author: American Water Works Association
Publisher: American Water Works Association
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2008
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1583215492

This comprehensive manual of water supply practices explains the design, selection, specification, installation, transportation, and pressure testing of concrete pressure pipes in potable water service.

Instrumentation and Control, 3rd Ed. (M2)

Instrumentation and Control, 3rd Ed. (M2)
Author: American Water Works Association
Publisher: American Water Works Association
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2001
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 158321125X

This operations manual explains the basic principles of electrical power distribution, automation, and instrumentation in water distribution, treatment, and storage systems. Chapters cover hydraulic and electrical principles, electric motor controls, measurement instruments and displays, pumps and valves, and automatic and digital controls.

Groundwater, 3rd Edition (M21)

Groundwater, 3rd Edition (M21)
Author: AWWA Staff
Publisher: American Water Works Association
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2003-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1613001754

This manual provides operators, engineers, and other professionals with a basic understanding of groundwater that will help them make decisions on water-well design and operation. The manual covers geology, groundwater movement, groundwater quality, regulatory issues, water-well types and construction, pumps, water treatment, water-well problems, and groundwater recharge and storage.

Problem Organisms in Water

Problem Organisms in Water
Author: AWWA Staff
Publisher: American Water Works Association
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2011-01-12
Genre: Aquatic pests
ISBN: 1613000065

The manual identifies most of the problem organisms found in water supplies and provides recommendations for removing or inactivating them. Chapters describe and illustrate each organism, explain the types of problems it can cause, and offers suggestions for treatment or control. Nonpathogenic organisms covered include actinomycetes, iron bacteria, sulfur bacteria, nitrifying bacteria, nematodes, bloodworms or midges, crustacea, rotifers, zebra mussels, algae, and protozoa.

Construction Inspection Manual, 5th Ed.

Construction Inspection Manual, 5th Ed.
Author: APWA Engineering and Technology Committee
Publisher: APWA Press
Total Pages: 411
Release: 2021-03-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1606751549

The Construction Inspection Manual includes all facets of public infrastructure inspection including the roles and responsibilities of an inspector, pre-construction planning, documentation, communication risk management and legal issues, scheduling and project close-out. Technical areas covered include Earthwork, Excavation and Trench Safety, Confined Space Safety, Underground Piping Installation, General Concrete, Street and Surface Improvements, Roadway Lighting, Traffic Signals, and Landscape and Irrigation. Information on Trenchless Utility Installation Rehabilitation and Introduction to Structures were expanded in this updated manual. Two new modules were added to the manual Construction Inspection of Stormwater Control Measures and Pumping and Treatment Facilities for Water and Wastewater.

Principles of Water Rates, Fees, and Charges

Principles of Water Rates, Fees, and Charges
Author: Bill Zieburtz
Publisher: American Water Works Association
Total Pages: 381
Release: 2012
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1583218637

The revised manual contains new material reflective of isses and changes in this evolving water industry. The manual provides guidance and recommendations on choosing rate structures and setting water rates, fees, and charges which will cover utility costs and future needs. The manual covers all types of rate structures, such as block rates, uniform rates, conservation rates, surcharges, and many others.