American Water Works Association

Activated carbon is simple to operate as an adsorption medium for water, serves as a proactive barrier for contamination, and does not produce by-products from its use. Used in treatment worldwide,...

This handy field reference contains all the information, charts, graphs, formulas, and definitions that are needed by wastewater system operators in performing their daily duties.This guide compiles...

Designed for in-the-field use, this indispensible bookis ideal for quickly referencingchemical and mathematic formulas, chemical feed rates, MCLs, US/metric conversions, pipe and equipment data,...

Water and wastewater operators need an understanding of chemistry to properly carry out the chemical phases of treatment, including coagulation, sedimentation, softening, and disinfection.Knowledge...

Lavishly illustrated with 98 full-color figures, this book describes waterborne microorganisms--bacteria, viruses, protists, and others--of concern to water operators, as well as techniques for...

This pocket field guide explains dry, liquid, and gas chemical feed systems, calibrations, andhandling and storage requirements for various types of chemicals used in water treatment.Handyfeed...

Water professionals are responsible for shaping and sometimes changing consumers' perceptions about the value of water. Consumers can mistakenly undervalue water's worth by assuming it should be...

On its next capital construction project, would your water or wastewater utility like to achieve - Seven percent lower cost - Thirteen percent faster construction - Thirty-three percent faster...

Tastes and odors in tap water are the leading source of customer complaints. Although common tastes and odors in tap water are harmless, many customers perceive them as an indication the water could...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 32 percent of waterborne disease outbreaks are caused by pathogen intrusion in the water distribution system. Incorporating disinfection...

Adequate and reliable emergency and standby power is essential for all water and wastewater utilities. This book provides guidance to Assess the vulnerability, condition, and reliability of primary...

Safe drinking water is essential to human life. Ensuring Safe Drinking Water: Learning From Frontline Experience with Contamination provides those who carry responsibility for ensuring safe drinking...

Almost every US water and wastewater utility must comply with US environmental protection regulations covering air emissions, hazardous materials and wastes, toxic substances, and other issues. This...

Although much has been done to simplify U.S. drinking water regulations, a confusing array of technical information still exists, and sorting it all out is problematic. This operations-oriented...

Troubleshooting granular filters can take hours and frustrate even the most experienced water operators.Find and solve filter problems fast with thishandbook. Authored by a filter designer and...

Good financial management is critical for the successful operation of both private and governmental water utilities. This book provides a complete information resource on sound financial and...

Water utility customer service representatives face a variety of customer problems and complaints every day. They need specific training in how to deal with customer problems quickly and provide...

If you have responsibility for forecasting future water demand in your city, AWWA's newly revised Forecasting Urban Water Demand provides all the tools you need to accurately forecast drinking-water...

Since the advent of digital computers, numerical solvers have become progressively more powerful and reliable. However, the accuracy of the model depends on the extent to which it reflects the real...

Low-pressure (MF and UF) membranes can remove nearly all microbial pathogens as long as the integrity of the membranes remains intact. Membrane integrity testing identifies tiny defects in MF and UF...

The presence of iron and manganese in drinking water are generally not hazardous to health. However, there are few things are more alarming to customers than seeing red water or black water come out...

The universal goal at utilities is to have every employee, every day, return home to his or her family uninjured. We believe that the first step to not being injured is knowing that you can be...

The objective of this manual is to disseminate information on automatic and remote operation and instrumentation of pumping stations and distribution and supply systems, including valves, storage...

This publication is the second edition of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Manual M20; the original manual was titled "Water Chlorination." This manual provides information on chlorination...

More than 41,000 water systems rely on wells, many of them small systems. The fifth edition of M21 is the culmination of nearly five years of effort by members of the Groundwater Resource...

Nearly 80% of all utilities, and most smaller systems, derive their source water from groundwater. Understanding the occurrence and behavior of groundwater and the impact is critical. This manual is...

This manual is intended to serve as a technical reference guide for designing, installing, operating, and maintaining geomembrane liners and floating covers for potable water storage reservoirs...

Controlling corrosion, done properly, can help extend the useful life of water infrastructure. Effective prevention or mitigation strategies to control corrosion are appropriate for the material and...

This operations manual provides guidance on selecting the best water-main rehabilitation techniques for your water distribution system. Step-by-step guidance, including costing, is included for the...

Written for both public and investor-owned utilities, AWWA M29 Water Utility Capital Financing, Fourth edition addresses both traditional and innovative utility financing alternatives to meet both...