Water Management in the '90s

Water Management in the '90s
Author: Katherine Hon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 920
Release: 1993
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Proceedings of Water Management in the '90s, held in Seattle, Washington, May 1-5, 1993. Sponsored by the Water Resources Planning and Management Division of ASCE to mark its 20th anniversary. This collection contains 213 papers addressing water resources challenges, including managing diminishing supplies for ever-increasing demands, protecting valuable watersheds from urban and agricultural pollution, and building and maintaining critical infrastructure with limited financial resources. These papers reflect a practical, problem-solving focus with emphasis on novel solutions for current and near-future challenges. Topics include: urban runoff and the environment; water supply and conservation; the national drought study; computer-aided decision support systems; the impact of the Endangered Species Act on major water systems; international disasters; geographic information systems; global warming; and hydropower planning.

Installation, Field Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Hydrants, 4th Ed. (M17)

Installation, Field Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Hydrants, 4th Ed. (M17)
Author: AWWA Staff
Publisher: American Water Works Association
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2011-01-12
Genre: Hydrants
ISBN: 1613000278

Updated from the 1989 edition, this new edition provides the latest information distribution operators need to have about fire hydrants: design, installation, and maintenance practices. Using the easy-to-follow flow-testing procedures included, one can quickly obtain valuable distribution system information. This manual also traces the development of wet-barrel and dry-barrel styles and contains detailed instructions for installation and testing. The updated appendices feature new, updated diagrams of hydrant models, definitions, and record-keeping forms.