by: Julian Thornton, Reinhard Sturm, George Kunkel
This comprehensive water utility guide takes you step by step through every stage of the development of a water loss control program, from measuring and auditing water losses, to tracking losses to their root causes, to developing a loss control program for future efficiency. This second edition brings innovative approaches with information on new modeling methods and best practices advocated by the American Water Works Association and the International Water Association.
Coverage includes
Updated US and international standard water audit methodologies
Active leak detection and repair techniques
Pressure management techniques
Water efficiency programs
Guidance on data collection, validation, and component analysis of water supply and customer consumption
Innovations in automatic meter reading and advanced metering infrastructure that will transform accountability in the water industry
Tips for hiring contractors and writing bids
Detailed descriptions and case studies of successful water loss control programs
Comprehensive glossary of terms
Published by McGraw-Hill Professional
Edition: 2008
- Hardback
- 632 pp. ISBN 978-0-07-149918-7;Catalog No. 20511