Developing Rates for Small Systems (M54)

Developing Rates for Small Systems (M54)
Author: AWWA Staff
Publisher: American Water Works Association
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2011-01-12
Genre: Water utilities
ISBN: 1613000081

This official manual of practice gives you the step-by-step guidance you need to determine your revenue requirements, analyze your rates for different customer classes, develop a financial plan, and design a better rate structure -- even if you have limited resources and data.

Developing Rates for Small Systems

Developing Rates for Small Systems
Author: American Water Works Association
Publisher: American Water Works Association
Total Pages: 75
Release: 2004
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1583213082

The brand new manual provides step-by-step guidance to determine revenue requirements, analyze rates, develop a financial plan, and design a better rate structure -- even with limited resources and data. Written for small water systems (defined as serving a population of up to 10,000) it focuses on the unique attributes of small systems as related to financial planning and rate design, with the understanding that most data is contained in the current customer billing system, and merely needs to be massaged. With details plus a sample case study, it helps develop a rate structure that emphasizes simplicity and ease of billing, while at the same time recognizes cost recovery and equitability. Also covered are communications with the public, which is integral to a successful rate restructuring, regulatory approval, system development funding, and rate phase-in.

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.

Fiberglass Pipe Design, 2nd Ed. (M45)

Fiberglass Pipe Design, 2nd Ed. (M45)
Author: AWWA Staff
Publisher: American Water Works Association
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2011-01-12
Genre: Fiberglass pipe
ISBN: 1613000162

Updated from the 1996 edition, this manual provides water supply engineers and operators a single source for information about fiberglass pipe and fittings. New in this edition are the addition of metric equivalents; an expanded discussion of pipe mechanical properties with stress vs. strain curves; Buried Pipe Design chapter has expanded discussion of deflections caused by live loads and soil properties, a second method of determining pipe stiffness, and a new equation for pipe buckling; Guidelines for Underground Installation has additional information on soil backfill considerations and minimum trench width, new information on angularly deflected pipe joints, pressure testing, and a new section on trenching on slopes. (Replaces ISBN: 0-89867-889-7)

Water and Wastewater Finance and Pricing

Water and Wastewater Finance and Pricing
Author: George A. Raftelis
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 430
Release: 2005-05-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1420032062

Water and Wastewater Finance and Pricing: A Comprehensive Guide, Third Edition provides a framework from which utility professionals can address financial planning and pricing objectives. In this volume, the lead author and his co-authors apply experience gained over the past quarter century working with nearly 1000 utilities throughout the United

Butterfly Valves

Butterfly Valves
Author: American Water Works Association
Publisher: American Water Works Association
Total Pages: 105
Release: 2012
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1583218793

Updated from the 2001 edition, this new manual has expanded equations for eccentricity torque, added torque sign conventions and double offset disc design variables. Water operators receive complete information about the versatile butterfly valve in drinking water service. Engineers and technicians will gain a basic understanding of calculations for operating torque, head loss, and cavitation. Coverage includes valve design, torque, head loss, cavitation, testing, noise, and vibration. (

Algae Source to Treatment

Algae Source to Treatment
Author: American Water Works Association
Publisher: American Water Works Association
Total Pages: 465
Release: 2010-12-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1583217878

AWWA Manual of Water Supply Practice M57 provides all the information required by water treatment professionals to understand and mitigate problems caused by algae in source waters, such as tastes and odors, biofouling, and toxin production. With more than 450 pages and hundreds of photos and illustrations, the manual is a comprehensive reference for identifying and treating algae from drinking water sources.