Water Transmission and Distribution: Principles and Practices of Water Supply Operations

This college text introduces water distribution systems. Chapters cover system layout, pipe, valves, fire hydrants, storage tanks, meters, pumps, motors, instrumentation, control, water main installation, tapping, and backflow and cross-connection prevention. Part three of a five-volume series on drinking-water supply operations. Water Transmission and Distribution 2 Table of Contents 6 Foreword 10 Acknowledgments 12 Introduction 14 Introduction to Water Distribution Systems 16 Pipe Systems and Piping Materials 24 Water Storage 60 Pumps and Pumping Stations 88 Hydraulics of Water Distribution Systems 126 Valves 152 Fire Hydrants 176 Motors and Engines 196 Instrumentation and Control 224 Water Meters 256 Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control 286 Water Main Installation 318 Backfilling, Main Testing, and Installation Safety 358 System Operations 376 Water Services 426 Information Management 444 Systems Security and Emergency Response 476 Public Relations 492 Specifications and Approval of Treatment Chemicals and System Components 502 Other Sources of Information 506 Glossary 512 Index 544 This textbook covers the basics behind the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of water transmission and distribution systems. Piping system design and installation, valves, water tanks, and other major components are covered. Additional topics include pipe tapping, cross-connection and backflow prevention, and fundamentals of information management Covers the basics behind the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of water transmission and distribution systems. Piping system design and installation, valves, water tanks, and other major components are covered. Additional topics include pipe tapping, and cross-connection and backflow prevention.