The overall objective of this project was to develop a manual that will help water utilities
operate and maintain water distribution systems to prevent deterioration of water quality.
Specifically, the manual will:
help the utility preclude water quality degradation through prevention programs;
provide a reference document so that utilities can respond quickly to water quality
problems; and,
recommend good management practices for maintaining water quality.
The facilities addressed in the manual include: the piping; the appurtenances such as
valves and hydrants; and, finished water storage facilities located in the water distribution system.
This manual does not address dams, diversions, raw water storage reservoirs, water treatment
plants, or treatment plant clearwells, which are all considered to be part of the source water
collection system and treatment process.
The manual was developed by a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and practitioners
with funding from the American Water Works Association Research Foundation (AWWARF).
In-kind services were also contributed by more than a dozen water utilities. This AWWARF
Project #357 (Project) included conducting literature reviews; conducting a water main flushing
workshop; documenting case studies; conducting field studies; and, consolidating this
information into a practical guide for utility staff. The Manual contains chapters on water quality
monitoring, water treatment, maintenance, operations, engineering design considerations and
management related to water distribution systems and will be useful for utilities, consultants,
manufacturers, contractors, and regulatory agencies. The findings from case and field studies
should be especially interesting. An interactive CD-ROM is provided which includes video clips
and photos to illustrate some of the recommended good management practices. Includes tables.
| Edition : | Vol. - No. |
| File Size : | 1
file
, 220 KB |
| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 18 |
| Published : | 10/01/2003 |
