Introduces basic concepts and processes of drinking water distribution systems, including a general background of drinking water sources, regulations, water system design, and various distribution system appurtenances.
Presents intermediate to advanced principles of water distribution.
Examines basic principles of chemistry and microbiology, and applies them to drinking water quality and related state and federal regulations.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Water Resources And Origin Of Contaminants
Chapter 2: Introduction To Chemistry And Matter
Chapter 3: Chemical Equations
Chapter 4: Organic Chemistry
Chapter 5: Acids, Bases, And Salts
Chapter 6: Basic Microbiology Principles
Chapter 7: Microbiology Regulations
Chapter 8: Total Coliform Rule
Chapter 9: Primary Standards
Chapter 10: Secondary Standards
Chapter 11: Distribution System Water Quality
Chapter 12: Water Treatment For Contaminate Removal
Chapter 13: Customer Inquiries, Complaints, & Investigation
Examines the sources of drinking water supplies, with special emphasis on water in California. Explores the uses of water, including residential, commercial/industrial/institutional, and landscaping demands. It also examines the roles and methods of conservation on water demand management.
Presents the basic operating principles and techniques of the conventional surface water treatment processes of coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, and filtration, plus those of disinfection processes.
Examines advanced topics in conventional surface water treatment processes and disinfection, as well as non-conventional treatment processes.
Introduces basic mathematical principles related to drinking water distribution and treatment systems and wastewater treatment plants; including areas, volumes, pressure, flow rates, unit conversion, chemical dosage, detention time, and filtration rates. Focuses on mathematical computations within the expected range of knowledge on the State Water Resources Control Board exams for Drinking Water Distribution 1 and 2, Drinking Water Treatment 1 and 2, and Wastewater Treatment 1 and 2 (California).