Water Distribution Operator Training Handbook

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Table of Contents: Preface -- Chapter 1. Distribution System Regulations -- Federal Regulations -- State Regulations -- Requirements of Special Interest to Distribution System Operators -- Bibliography -- Chapter 2. Managing System Operations -- Developing an Operations Management Plan -- System Operations Training -- Example Performance Measures -- Pipeline Rehabilitation and Replacement -- Bibliography -- Chapter 3. Operational Practices -- Maintaining Water Quality -- Practices That Affect Water Quality -- Managing System Reliability -- System Operation and Maintenance Practices -- Maintaining System Efficiency -- Bibliography -- Chapter 4. Distribution System Design -- Water Source Effects on System Design -- Types of Water System Layout -- Water Main Sizing -- Bibliography -- Chapter 5. Water Main Pipe -- Pipe Selection -- Types of Pipe Service -- Types of Pipe Materials -- Bibliography -- Chapter 6. Distribution System Valves -- Types of Valves -- Valve Operation and Installation -- Bibliography -- Chapter 7. Water Main Installation and Rehabilitation -- Pipe Shipment, Unloading, and Stringing -- Excavation -- Pipe Laying -- Connecting to Existing Mains -- Thrust Restraint -- Air Relief -- Backfilling and Main Testing -- Bibliography -- Chapter 8. Disinfection of Water Mains and Storage Facilities -- Disinfection of New Pipelines -- Pipeline Disinfection Methods -- Basic Pipeline Disinfection Calculations -- Disinfection for Pipeline Repairs -- Disinfection of Storage Facilities -- Full Storage Facility Chlorination Method -- Surface Application Method -- Chlorinate-and-Fill Method -- Basic Storage Facility Disinfection Calculations -- Underwater Inspection of Storage Facilities-Disinfection Procedures -- Dechlorination of Highly Chlorinated Water -- Basic Dechlorination Calculations -- Bibliography -- Chapter 9. Fire Hydrants -- Hydrant Uses -- Types of Fire Hydrants -- Hydrant Installation -- Hydrant Maintenance -- Bibliography -- Chapter 10. Water Storage -- Purposes of Water Storage -- Types of Storage Facilities -- Location of Distribution Storage -- Elevated Tank Equipment -- Ground-Level Reservoir Equipment -- Operation and Maintenance of Storage Facilities -- Bibliography -- Chapter 11. Water Services -- Service Line Design -- Service Line Materials -- Water Service Taps -- Water Service Maintenance and Repair -- Bibliography -- Chapter 12. Water Meters -- Customer Service Meters -- Large Water Meters -- Meter Reading -- Meter Maintenance -- Bibliography -- Chapter 13. Cross-Connection Control -- Cross-Connection Terminology -- Public Health Significance -- Backflow Control Devices -- Cross-Connection Control Programs -- Bibliography -- Chapter 14. Pumps and Motors -- Types of Pumps -- Pump Operation and Maintenance -- Motors -- Motor Control Equipment -- Internal-Combustion Engines -- Pump, Motor, and Engine Records -- Bibliography -- Chapter 15. Water Wells -- Aquifers and Confining Beds -- Groundwater Sources -- Well Terms -- Well Protection -- Well Records -- Bibliography -- Chapter 16. Distribution System Safety -- Personal Safety Considerations -- Equipment Safety -- Bibliography -- Chapter 17. Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Response -- Vulnerability Assessment -- Supply Contingencies -- Mitigation Measures -- Response, Recovery, and Communications -- Water Utility Security Initiatives -- Bibliography -- Chapter 18. Instrumentation and Control -- Monitoring Sensors -- Secondary Instrumentation -- Control Systems -- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition -- Bibliography -- Chapter 19. Distribution System Mapping and Information Management -- Distribution System Maps -- Equipment Records -- Geographic Information Management Systems -- Bibliography -- Chapter 20. Public Relations -- Role of Distribution Personnel -- Workers Who Have Contact With the-Public -- Dealing With the Media -- Customer Complaint Response -- Bibliography s -- Chapter 21. Distribution System Hydraulics -- Fluids at Rest and in Motion -- Hydraulic Gradient -- Hydraulic Transients -- Bibliography -- Appendix A. Conversion of US Customary Units -- Appendix B. Metric Conversions -- Appendix C. Distribution Math Calculations -- Index -- About the Author.