Book 29



A thorough discussion of wet-barrel and dry-barrel hydrants, including installation and testing

This manual describes the automatic control and instrumentation of water distribution, treatment, and storage systems.

Complete information on the use and application of chlorine and chloramines in water treatment.

Planning and designing distribution systems for treated, reclaimed, (nonpotable) water.

Each year millions of gallons of water are lost to leakage, meter error, and water theft - impacting a utilities bottom line. This newly revised manual paired with AWWA's free Water Audit Software gives you everything you need to greatly improve your water loss program.

Operations manual for the selection and use of flexible-membrane linings and floating covers in water storage facilities.

Design, selection, specification, installation, transportation, and testing of concrete pressure pipe in water service.

This AWWA manual of water supply practice covers the specification, design, installation, and maintenance of ductile-iron pipe and fittings for potable water systems.

This manual describesjar testing, particle counting, and other techniques and processes for monitoring, optimizing, and controlling water treatment processes.

This manual provides technical and planning guidance for drinking water utilities that currently operate, are developing, or are considering desalination facilities.

This manual describes waterborne viral, bacterial, and parasitic pathogens, and water treatment options.

Best practices for setting rates, fees, and charges, specially for water utilities serving up to 10,000 population

This manual offers guidance and tools for water and wastewater managers in preparing for either natural or human-caused emergencies.

Recommended practices, calculations, and data for correctly specifying and using butterfly valves in any water piping system.

This manual will help water managers facing water shortages by illustrating how to employ tried-and-true strategies and tactics of drought mitigation, as well as new tools and methods.

This manual describes thedesign, specification,installation, and maintenance of polyethylene (PE) water pipe.

Manual M6 provides a complete practice manual on types, selection, use, and maintenance of water meters for water service.

Applications and mechanics of precoat filtration, also called diatomaceous earth (DE) filtration, for water treatment.