Handbook of risk and insurance strategies for certified public risk officers and other water professionals / Frank Spellman, PhD, CPRO-W2, Lorilee Medders, PhD, CPRO-W2, Paul Fuller, MS, CPCU, CPRO-W2 ; foreword by Gordon Graham, MS, JD, CPRO-W2.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Spellman, Frank R., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Water treatment plants--Risk management.

Water treatment plants.

Water--Purification--Risk assessment.

Water.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1037 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2022.

Summary:

"This book serves as a technical yet practical risk management manual for professionals working with water and wastewater organizations. It provides readers with a functional comprehension of water and wastewater operations as well as a broad understanding of industry derivations and various stakeholder interconnectivity. This knowledge is imperative, as most administrative professionals are proficient in their respective areas of expertise but sometimes lack fluency on the broader technical aspects of their organization's purpose, operations, and externalities. It also examines risk management best-practices and provides an actionable review of doing the right thing, the right way, every time through a combination of core risk management principles. These include enterprise, strategic, operational, and reputational risk management, as well as risk assessments, risk/frequency matrixes, checklists, rules, and decision-making processes. Finally, the book addresses the importance of risk transfer through insurance policies and provides best practices for the prudent selection of these policies across different scenarios. Features: Provides an understanding of water & wastewater technical operations to properly implement sound risk management and insurance programs. Emphasizes the importance of building well-designed, resilient systems, such as policies, processes, procedures, protocol, rules, and checklists, that are up-to-date and fully implemented across a business. Offers a detailed look into insurance policy terms and conditions and includes practical checklists to assist readers in structuring and negotiating their own policies. Handbook of Risk and Insurance Strategies for Certified Public Risk Officers and other Water Professionals combines practical knowledge of technical water/wastewater operations along with the core subjects of risk management and insurance for practicing and aspiring professionals charged with handling these vital tasks for their organizations. Readers will also gain invaluable perspective and knowledge on best-in-class risk management and insurance practices in the water and wastewater industries"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

Disclaimer

Foreword

Acknowledgment

Author biographies

Part I Operations for Public Water Systems

Operations for Public Water Systems: Introduction

Introduction

Author's Commentary

Chapter 1 Public Water System Overview

Learning Objectives

Key Definitions

Overview

Regulatory Compliance

The Organization's Safety Policy

Water Resources

Major Sources of Drinking Water

Surface Water

Groundwater

Water Use

Emerging Challenges

Compliance with New, Changing, and Existing Regulations

Maintaining Infrastructure

Privatization and/or Reengineering

Benchmark It

What Is Benchmarking?

Potential Results of Benchmarking

Benchmarking: The process

Benchmarking Steps

Upgrading Security

United States Sees Increase in Cyber Attacks on Infrastructure

Technical vs Professional Management

Energy Conservation Measures and Sustainability

Sustainable Water Infrastructure

The Water Infrastructure Gap

Energy Efficiency: Water Treatment Operations

Chapter Summary

Review Questions

Answer Key

Bibliography

Chapter 2 Water Quality, Characteristics, and Treatment

Water Quality Management

Water Cycle

Characteristics of Water

Physical Characteristics of Water

Solids

Turbidity

Color

Taste and Odor

Temperature

Chemical Characteristics of Water

Total Dissolved Solids

Alkalinity

Hardness

Fluoride

Metals

Organic Matter

Nutrients

United States Geological Survey (USGS) Quiz

Chapter Quiz: Answers and Explanations

Biological Characteristics of Water

Bacteria

Virus

Protozoa

Worms (Helminthes)

Water Treatment Process

Stages of Water Treatment

Pretreatment

Aeration.

Screening

Chemical Addition

Chemical Feeders

Iron and Manganese Removal

Iron and Manganese Removal Techniques

Hardness Treatment

Corrosion Control

Corrosion Control Techniques

Coagulation

Mixing and Flocculation

Sedimentation

Filtration

Disinfection

Removal of Taste and Odors through Chemical Oxidation

Summary of Methods of Disinfection

Chapter 3 Water Monitoring

Drinking Water Monitoring

Is the Water Good or Bad?

State Water Quality Standards Programs

General Sampling

Considerations

Preparation of Sampling Containers

Sample Types

Collecting Samples (from a stream)

Sample Preservation and Storage

Test Methods

Visual Methods

Electronic Methods

Electronic Meters

Dissolved Oxygen (DO) and Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)

Sampling and Equipment Considerations

Winkler Method

Meter and Probe

Laboratory Testing of Dissolved Oxygen

What Is Biochemical Oxygen Demand and Why Is It Important?

Sampling Considerations

Temperature Sampling and Equipment Considerations

Measuring Hardness

pH

pH: Analytical and Equipment Considerations

pH Meters

"Pocket Pals" and Color Comparators

Using a Secchi Disk

Orthophosphate

Forms of Phosphorus

The Phosphorus Cycle

Monitoring Phosphorus

Phosphorus: Sampling and Equipment Considerations

Nitrates

Nitrates: Sampling and Equipment Considerations

Cadmium Reduction Method

Nitrate Electrode Method

Total Solids

Total Solids: Sampling and Equipment Considerations

Conductivity

Conductivity: Sampling and Equipment Considerations

Total Alkalinity.

Total Alkalinity: Analytical and Equipment Considerations

Burettes, Titrators, and Digital Titrators for Measuring Alkalinity

Fecal Bacteria

Indicator Bacteria Types

Which Bacteria Should Be Monitored?

Fecal Bacteria: Sampling and Equipment Considerations

Apparent Color

Odor

References

Chapter 4 Water Hydraulics and Flow Measurement

Basic Water Hydraulics

What Is Water Hydraulics?

Basic Concepts

Stevin's Law

Density and Specific Gravity

Force and Pressure

Hydrostatic Pressure

Effects of Water under Pressure

Head

Pressure and Head

Flow and Discharge Rates: Water in Motion

Area and Velocity

Pressure and Velocity

Piezometric Surface and Bernoulli's Theorem

Conservation of Energy

Energy Head

Piezometric Surface

Head Loss

Hydraulic Grade Line (HGL)

Bernoulli's Theorem

Well and Wet Well Hydraulics

Well Hydraulics

Wet Well Hydraulics

Friction Head Loss

Flow in Pipelines

Major Head Loss

Slope

Minor Head Loss

Basic Piping Hydraulics

Piping Networks

Flow Measurement

Flow Measurement: The Old Fashioned Way

Example

Basis of Traditional Flow Measurement

Flow Measuring Devices

Differential Pressure Flow Meters

Types of Differential Pressure Flow Meters

Orifice

Venturi

Flow Nozzle

Pitot Tube

Magnetic Flow Meters

Ultrasonic Flow Meters

Velocity Flow Meters

Positive-Displacement Flow Meters

Chapter 5 Pumping Water

Hydraulic Machines: Pumps

Where Pumping Math Operations Are Used

Flow Velocity

Pressure-Velocity Relationship

Static Head

Static Suction Head

Static Suction Lift.

Friction Head

Velocity Head

Total Head

Conversion of Pressure Head

Horsepower

Specific Speed

Suction Specific Speed

Affinity Laws - Centrifugal Pumps

Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)

Pumps in Series and Parallel

Centrifugal Pumps

Terminology

Pump Theory

Pump Characteristics

Head (Capacity)

Efficiency

Brake Horsepower Requirements

Advantages and Disadvantages of the Centrifugal Pump

Centrifugal Pump Applications

Pump Control Systems

Float Control

Pneumatic Controls

Electrode Control Systems

Other Control Systems

Electrical Control Systems

Sonar or Other Transmission Type of Controllers

Motor Controllers

Protective Instrumentation

Temperature Detectors

Vibration Monitors

Supervisory Instrumentation

Centrifugal Pump Modifications

Submersible Pumps

Description

Applications

Advantages

Disadvantages

Recessed Impeller or Vortex Pumps

Turbine Pumps

Positive Displacement Pumps

Piston Pump or Reciprocating Pump

Diaphragm Pump

Peristaltic Pumps

Chapter 6 Drinking Water Conveyance and Distribution

Drinking Water Conveyance and Distribution

Surface Water/Groundwater Distribution Systems

Surface Water Intake

Surface Water Distribution

Distribution Line Network

Service Connection to Household Tap

Distribution Storage

Pipes

Energy Losses in Pipe Networks

Conveyance Systems

Importance of Conveyance Systems

Fluids versus Liquids

Sidebar: The Piping Maze - Commentary on a Real-World Example

Piping and Equipment Color Identification Code.

Piping Coloring Coding and Marking Requirements

Equipment Markings

Piping Markings

Maintaining Fluid Flow in Piping Systems

Scaling

Piping System Maintenance

Piping System Accessories

Conveyance Flow Control Devices

Valves: Definition and Function

Valve Construction

Types of Valves

Ball Valves

Gate Valve

Globe Valves

Needle Valves

Butterfly Valves

Plug Valves

Check Valves

Quick-Opening Valves

Diaphragm Valves

Regulating Valves

Relief Valves

Reducing Valves

Valve Operators

Valve Maintenance

Piping System: Protective Devices

Piping Protective Devices: Applications

Strainers

Filters

Traps

Piping Ancillaries

Gauges

Pressure Gauges

Spring-Operated Pressure Gauges

Bourdon Tube Gauges

Bellows Gauge

Plunger Gauge

Temperature Gauges

Vacuum Breakers

Accumulators

Air Receivers

Heat Exchangers

Chapter 7 Public Service Management, Water Treatment Infrastructure, and Energy Conservation

Public Sector Management: The Hidden Function

The Infrastructure Dilemma

Setting the Stage

Maintaining Sustainable Infrastructure

Is a Drinking Water System a Cash Cow or Cash Dog?

Energy-Efficient Operating Strategies

Electric Load Management

Rate Schedules

Energy Demand Management

Energy Management Strategies

Electrical Load Management Success Stories

Moulton Niguel Water District

Key Improvements

Operation and Maintenance: Energy-/Cost-Savings Procedures

Real-World Case Studies

Chandler Municipal Utilities, Arizona (February 21, 2012)

Airport Water Reclamation Facility, Prescott, AZ (February 21, 2012)

Somerton Municipal Water, Arizona (February 21, 2012).

Hawaii County Department of Water Supply (February 21, 2012).

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-00-320714-6

1-000-44920-3

1-003-20714-6

1-000-44926-2

9781003207146

OCLC:

1264473525