This manual provides the fundamentals of efficient, effective utility management for each respective application that, combined, has resulted in an enriched depth of content with broader potential applications. Given the current challenge of leveraging existing human resources and engaging a new generation in wastewater management, the time and commitment volunteered by the dedicated wastewater professionals contributing to this manual is greatly appreciated.WEF acknowledges the following utilities and organizations, listed alphabetically below, who contributed information resources which added significant value to this manual: Beaver Water District, Bentonville, ArkansasClarksville Gas and Water Dept, Clarksville, TennesseeDC Water and Sewer Authority, Washington, D.C.George Wellan, Methanex Corporation, Manager Responsible Care, Addison, TexasGreg Dolan, Vice President, Arlington, VirginiaLoudoun Water, Ashburn, VirginiaMount Pleasant Waterworks, Mount Pleasant, South CarolinaThe Methanol Institute, Washington, D.C.Town of Leesburg, Water and Wastewater Utilities, Leesburg, VirginiaUpper Occoquan Sewage Authority, Centreville, Virginia

AWWA's most popular training handbook for water treatment operators, this handy guide provides a complete introduction to water treatment operations and equipment. It is excellent for certification exam study

Pass your wastewater certification exam the first time! This study guide is specially developed to give wastewater operators practice answering questions that are similar in format and content to the questions that appear on certification exams. Sample questions are provided for grades 1, 2, 3, and 4 wastewater operator certification exams, so you can study the questions that are specific to your grade level. Answers and references are included for questions. Math questions include the method to solve. AWWA's most popular operator training aid, this study guide is specially designed to give water operators and students practice in answering questions that are similar in format and content to the questions that appear on state certification exams. Sample questions and answers for both wastewater treatment and collections systems are included.

A comprehensive, self-contained mathematics reference, The Mathematics Manual for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators will be useful to operators of all levels of expertise and experience. The text is divided into three parts. Part 1 covers basic math, Part 2 covers applied math concepts, and Part 3 presents a comprehensive workbook with

Covers: Wastewater Treatment Overview - provides information on the importance of wastewater treatment, the characteristics of wastewater and sources, elements of sampling programs, the fundamental elements of a conventional wastewater treatment system, and the role of an operator in treating wastewater. Preliminary Treatment - explains the components and purpose of the preliminary treatment process at a typical wastewater treatment plant: septage receiving stations, screening, grinders, grit removal systems, flow management, and odor control. Primary Treatment - covers the major concepts associated with primary treatment: components and performance efficiencies of primary clarifiers, considerations for sludge and scum removal, and key troubleshooting and maintenance of primary treatment processes. Natural Treatment Systems - covers various types of natural treatment systems such as stabilization lagoons, infiltration systems, floating aquatic plant ponds, and constructed wetlands.

This updated edition will continue to be the best-selling operator training book for reference and certification study. Chapters cover water resources and production, storage, distribution, chlorine handling, utility safety, system hydraulics, pipe types, installation, maintenance, meters, pumps, motors, public relations, and overall system operations. Replaces ISBN 1-58321-014-8

Only now available in one convenient place, this guide provides charts, graphics, formulas, and definitions used daily. Compiled from many sources, it is conveniently organized for use by water operators and design operators.