2nd Edition
Water Quality Systems Guide For Facility Managers
An excellent guide for anyone with a water system or water system problem, Water Quality and Systems provides an A-Z reference for improving water quality, meeting new regulations, and reducing costs. Every page contains a time- and money-saving tip. The book covers water purity, renovations, design, construction, equipment, systems, cost reduction, maintenance, and more. It also includes information on the EPA's WAVE Saver program for the hotel/motel industry as well as coverage of other regulations and codes. The book is designed to make the information easy to find for the busy manager or professional who doesn't have time to wade through pages and pages of textbook approaches.
Preface
Introduction
Water management
Planning
Use Rate
Delivery
Disposal
Utility Billing
Metering
Water Treatment
Common Complaints
Lab Tests
Case Study: Environmental Spill
Water: Supply and Disposal
Resources
Natural Lakes and Rivers
Reservoirs
Springs
Wells
Wastewater
Storm Water
Rainfall
Stormwater Ponds
Erosion Control
Utility Interface
Law and Regulations
Federal Water Laws
Hazardous Waste Laws
Local Implementation of Federal Standards
Codes and Standards
Water Rights
Water Impurities
Turbidity
Dissolved Salts
Dissolved Metals
Radionuclides
Organic Compounds
Micro-organisms and Pathogens
Laboratories
Public Right to Know
Scale and Corrosion of Water Systems
Impurities leading to scale and corrosion
Scale
Symptoms of Scale
Langelier Saturation Index
Treatment of Scale and Water with Scale Impurity
Corrosion
Tests for Corrosion
The Ryznar Index
Treatment for Corrosion
Upgrades and Renovations
Renovation Strategies
Conduct a Needs Assessment
Conduct a Utility Survey
Constructing a Model of Water Use
Compare Alternatives and Decide
The U.S. EPA’s WAVE Saver Program
Pipe and Fittings
Piping
Pipe Fittings
Pipe Materials
Remodeling/New Pipe
Water Supply Piping
Wastewater Piping
Storm water Piping
Sanitary Sewer Piping
Buried Pipe
Double Walled Pipe
Pipe Joints
Pumps and Tanks
Pump and Pump Cost Tradeoffs
Pump and Operational Problems
Pump Suction and Priming
Tanks
Valves and Fixtures
Valves
Fixtures
Showers
Instrumentation, Hydraulics, Plumbing
Instrumentation (Meters & Gauges)
Calibration
Hydraulics
How to Quickly Estimate Pipe Flow Capacities
Plumbing
Drain Pipe Sizing
Water Supply Systems
Water Softeners
Filters
Chlorinators
Chlorine Gas Material Safety Data Sheet
Reverse Osmosis Units
Deionizer
Stills
Water Coolers
Hot Water Systems
Options Available to the Facility
Systems Sizing and Design
Heat
Piping
Insulation
Safety
Valves
Instruments
Maintenance
Case Study: Deadly Bath Draws VA Scrutiny
Wastewater Systems
Sewage Treatment
Wastewater Treatment Methods
Other Sewer Treatment Facilities
Soil Conditions
Applications
Combining Systems
Lavatories
Kitchens
Mechanical Rooms
Swimming and Bathing Pools
Spas
Fountains
Clinics
Laboratories
Project Management
Planning
Design
Final Cost Estimate
Fast Track Construction
Hiring Contractors
Types of Contracts
Field Work
Inspection of the Work
Payment of Contractors
Shop Inspection
Bonds and Bonding
Performance Testing
Field Testing
Disinfecting Pipes
Maintenance
Elements of Maintenance
Work Order System
Staffing for Maintenance
Maintenance Tips and Short Cuts
Camera Inspection
Leak Detection
Managing your Team
The Facility Manager
Water Professionals
Safety
Managing Shift Work
Keeping Abreast of Technology
Trade Groups and Associations
Appendix I Bibliography of Sources
Appendix II Primary Drinking Water Standards
Index
Biography
Robert N. Reid, P.E. (Registered Professional Engineer, Kennewick, Washington, USA) (Author
