AWWA wastewater operator field guide / compiled by AWWA staff members, John M. Stubbart ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Stubbart, John M.

American Water Works Association.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sewage disposal plants.

Water treatment plants--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Water treatment plants.

Water--Purification--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Water.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (452 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Denver, Colo. : American Water Works Association, c2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This handy field reference contains all the information, charts, graphs, formulas, and definitions that are needed by wastewater system operators in performing their daily duties. This guide compiles information from wastewater operations manuals, handbooks, standards, and many other information sources. Major sections include math, conversion factors, chemistry, safety, collection, pumps and motors, flow, wastewater treatment, biosolids, discharge, disinfection, abbreviations, and acronyms. Information is grouped based on how it would be used by the operator. Thus, all the information you need relating to pumps will be found in its own chapter and all information on biosolids in another. The guide's small size (4-1/4 in. x 7-1/4 in.) and sturdy cover means you can throw it in your truck and go Low price means every operator can have a personal copy.

Contents:

""Contents""; ""Preface""; ""Basic Math""; ""Units of Measure and Conversions""; ""Chemistry""; ""Safety""; ""Collection""; ""Pumps""; ""Flow""; ""Wastewater Treatment""; ""Biosolids""; ""Discharge and Disinfection""; ""Abbreviations and Acronyms""; ""Glossary""; ""Index""

Notes:

Includes index.

"Science and technology."

ISBN:

1-61300-057-X

1-61583-768-X

OCLC:

701556237