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Modeling water quality in distribution systems, 2d ed.

Clark, Robert M.

978-1-58321-816-7

Clark, a registered engineer, consultant, and educator, offers a comprehensive treatment of drinking water distribution systems and modeling. This second edition is expanded to incorporate developments in the 14 years that have passed since the first edition was published. The author addresses: characteristics of U.S. water supply systems, public health and regulatory issues, an overview of modeling and monitoring water quality, modeling and monitoring chemical and microbiological contaminants, modeling principles, case study applications, advanced concepts in modeling, planning and designing a simulation study, and modeling limitations. Numerous illustrations and tables are included. The book will interest professionals in water quality and related fields. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Operational guide to AWWA standard G100; water treatment plant operation and management.

Clark, Sarah C.

978-1-58321-853-2

Clark (senior project manager and professional associate, HDR Engineering) has written a guide to the American Water Works Association standard G100, which pertains to water treatment plant management and best practices. Topics include operational management practices, real property management and maintenance, water quality, and a discussion of required documentation and their control. It also includes documentation examples, references and resources, and an audit checklist. It is intended for utility managers and plant supervisors. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Water operator certification study guide; a guide to preparing for water treatment and distribution operator certification exams, 6th ed.

Giorgi, John.

978-1-58321-852-5

This official guide to the American Water Works Association water operator certification examination provides detailed information on all requirements for certification as well as sample questions and answers for exam questions. The volume covers both the water treatment operator requirements and the water distribution operator requirements. The chapters are made up of hundreds of multiple choice questions and are meant to be used in conjunction with standard training materials and textbooks in a water operator course. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)