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BOOKS 1998-99 World Resources - A Guide to the Global Environment The World Resources Institute et. al. World Resources 1998-99 focuses on the critical issue of environmental change and human health. Drawing on the latest scientific data, this section explores how environmental conditions contribute to the current burden of death and disease around the world and how that may change over the coming decades. World Resources 1998-99 looks at several critical trends that are changing the physical environment and thereby have the potential to influence human health on such topics as the intensification of agriculture, industrialization, and rising energy use. As in previous volumes, World Resources 1998-99 also looks at the current state of the environment as it relates to population and human well-being, resources at risk, and consumption and waste. The book also contains the latest core country data from 157 countries and new information on poverty, inequality, and food security. 7 Generations Addressing Village Environmental Issues for the Future Generations of Rural Alaska Suanne Unger - 1999 The manual is designed for people in rural Alaska who want to accomplish environmental planning and management using a community-based approach. The manual contains valuable tools that enable a community to prioritize and identify its environmental issues. This manual was written to assist communities to be more self-reliant and to take responsibility for their own environmental issues. A Back to Top A Plain English Guide to Alaska Drinking Water and Wastewater Regulations - Updated Williwaw Publishing Co. for DCRA and ADEC - 1998 This booklet offers a straight forward, clear explanation of State and federal requirements and what you need to do to comply with them. Activated Sludge Operational Control Environmental Technology Dept LBCC Alaskan Water Treatment Systems NTL/ADEC - 2000 The targeted levels for this manual are intermediate water treatment operations, at Level 2 and 3. This manual covers the topic of water treatment with the following goals: provide a reference that addresses the state of the art in water treatment systems operation as it is commonly practices in Alaska today; create a training tool that will help Alaskan water treatment operators obtain Level 2 or 3 verification. An Operator's Guide to Bacteriological Testing John Lisle - 1993 Introduces fundamental theories and concepts for each of the techniques and how they are interrelated. Also, it should be used as a reference books of commonly asked questions from operators and bacteriologists as they learn how to perform and interpret the different techniques. Applied Math for Wastewater Plant Operators (With Workbook) Joanne Kirkpatrick Price - 1991 This book is designed for use by operators at all levels of mathematical proficiency. It provides concise, practical instruction in the math skills that operators must have to pass certification tests. Applied Math for Water Plant Operators (With Workbook) Joanne Kirkpatrick Price - 1991 This book is designed for use by operators at all levels of mathematical proficiency. It provides concise, practical instruction in the math skills that operators must have to pass certification tests. Applied Math Problems in Wastewater Technology Oregon Dept of Education - 1974 Oregon Vo-Tech Mathematics Problem Sets AWWA Standard for Water Wells AWWA - 1998 This standard covers the minimum requirements for vertical water supply wells, including geologic/hydrologic conditions and water quality and well construction. This standard can be referenced in specifications for constructing water wells and can be used as a guide for vertical water supply wells. The stipulations of this standard apply when this document has been referenced and then only to water wells used in water supply service applications. Topics covered include: investigation of geologic/hydrologic conditions and groundwater quality; material requirements; well casing; well screens; gravel pack; well construction; well development; well disinfection; decommissioning of test holes, partially completed wells, and abandoned wells; verification; performance testing; water quality testing; and, delivery. Appendixes cover: gravel-pack installation methods; grouting and sealing - methods of placement; plumbness and alignment - procedure and testing; well development; water sampling - suggested methods; factors influencing the duration of pumping test; decommissioning of test holes, partially completed wells, and abandoned completed wells; geophysical borehole logs; types of wells; and, collapse strength of well casing. B Back to Top Basic Chemistry for Water and Wastewater Operators Darshan Singh Sarai - 2002 Water and wastewater operators need an understanding of chemistry to properly carry out the chemical phases of treatment, including coagulation, sedimentation, softening, and disinfection. Knowledge of basic chemistry is also required to pass operator certification examinations. Operators will get the training they need in this chemistry primer tailored just for operators of drinking water or wastewater systems. Ideal for either self-education or classroom instruction, this low-cost book covers all basic areas of chemistry that an operator should know. Basic Hazardous Waste Management 3rd Edition William C Blackman Jr - 2001 This third edition updates and expands the material presented in the best-selling first and second editions of Basic Hazardous Waste Management. It covers health and safety issues affecting hazardous waste workers, management and regulation of radioactive and biomedical/infectious wastes, as well as current trends in technologies. While the topics have been completely revised, the author employs the same practical approach that made the previous editions so popular. Basic Management Principles for Small Water Systems AWWA - 1992 A resource for small system managers. Includes information on recruiting and selecting employees, managing office operations and work schedules, fundamental accounting and more. Basic Math Concepts for Water and Wastewater Plant Operators Joanne Kirkpatrick Price - 1991 This book is designed for use by operators at all levels of mathematical proficiency. It provides concise, practical instruction in the math skills that operators must have to pass certification tests. Basic Microbiology for Drinking Water Personnel Dennis R. Hill - 2001 Basic Microbiology for Drinking Water Personnel provides clear, short descriptions of the waterborne microorganisms-bacteria, viruses, protozoa, amoebae, and algae-which either pose a human health threat or contribute to distribution system corrosion. Written for non-scientists, the book provides the scientific name of each, where it is found in nature, how it is transmitted, what health or other problems it causes, and how it challenges water treatment. You'll understand how disease is transmitted, how microbes adapt to different environments, and basic laboratory methods used for isolating and detecting pathogens in water samples. Basic Science Concepts and Applications - Principles and Practices of Water Supply Operations 2nd and 3rd Editions AWWA - 1995, 2003 Basic Operator training manual covering mathematics, hydraulics, chemistry and electricity. Batch Mixing of Chemical Solutions John W. Carnegie, PhD Biological Wastewater Treatment 2nd Edition Grady Jr, Daigger & Lim - 1999 A text for graduate-level environmental engineers. The text covers biochemical unit operations related to wastewater treatment. The six major sections cover background theory and application of suspended growth reactors, theory and application of attached growth reactor and future challenges. C Back to Top Cadillac Desert Marc Reisner - 1993 Cadillac Desert is a weighty history of how the West was won--not with six-guns and lassos, but with steam shovels and cement that moved "water from where it is, and presumably isn't needed, to where it isn't, and presumably is needed." California, Marc Reisner writes, was the chief beneficiary of the great hydrological projects that remade the West; transplanted water allowed it to grow to boast a population now larger than Canada's, and to create an economy richer than all but seven nations', a condition not "remotely conceivable within the pre-existing natural order." Reisner's careful, thoughtful history of the West's great water projects, with notes on similar projects in Central Asia and the Middle East, is essential reading for students of desert ecology. Career Paths in the Water Environment WEF - 2003 This School-to-Career curriculum provides 12 hands-on activities to entice secondary students to consider careers in the water environment. An ideal supplemental curriculum product for guidance counselors, secondary educators, and water environment professionals who give tours and presentations at schools. The book was adapted from "Water Works!" a school-to-career curriculum developed by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the San Diego County Water Authority. Chemistry of Water Treatment - 2nd Edition Samuel D. Faust & Osman M. Aly - 1998 Assessment of the chemical and physical efficacies of current processes to meet the demands of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Provides information to those persons responsible for production of potable water in the 1990's. Treatment processes of the future are discussed where appropriate. Collection Systems: Methods for Evaluating and Improving Performance Rick Arbour and Ken Kerri - 1998 The purpose of this document is to provide collection system agencies with a manual for evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of a wastewater collection system O&M program and to identify areas where improvements could be made. Community Culture and the Environment - A Guide to Understanding a Sense of Place USEPA 2002 The guide explores the concepts of community and culture and provides tools for identifying, assessing, and working cooperatively within the social dynamics and local values connected to environmental protection. These tools will help you define your community, identify stakeholders, enhance education and outreach, build partnerships and consensus, identify resources, plan and set goals, and integrate local realities with ecological issues. The Guide is designed for people involved in community-based initiatives, including those affiliated with community and watershed-based organizations, universities, and federal, state, tribal, and local agencies. E Back to Top Electrical Studies for Trades Stephen L. Herman - 1997 Written for technicians who are not electricians but need a practical working knowledge of electricity. Covers basic theory, Ohm's Law, magnetism, circuits, AC & DC current, measuring, three-phase, transformers, electric services, wiring, practices and electric motors. Electricity Spellman, Drinan - 2000 This volume provides a complete and basic introduction to the nature of electricity and its role in plant operation, as well as presents step-by-step explanations of electrical current, circuitry, generation and distribution. Electronics Spellman, Drinan - 2000 The book explains the fundamental structure and operation of the electronic hardware that underlies many automated processes, as well as presents step-by-step explanations of electrical circuits, diodes, transistors, and transformers and explains their roles in device control. Environmental Site Assessment Phase I: A Basic Guide - 2nd Edition Kathleen Hess - 1998 Approaches environmental site assessment as an ever-evolving process, providing updated information on regulatory definitions, environmental regulations, and federal source of information. Environmental Statutes Outline - A Guide to Federal Environmental Laws - 2nd Edition Environmental Law Institute - 1998 This publication examines over 50 federal environmental statues and guides readers through the entire spectrum of environmental law from air quality to wildlife. The 50 outlines summarize the major provisions of each statue, and US Code citations within each outline allow ready reference to a statute's full text. F Back to Top Fundamentals of Hydraulic Engineering Systems Hwang, Houghtalen - 1996 Designed to bridge the gap between basic principles and the techniques applied to the design and analysis of hydraulic engineering systems. This text exposes students to many problems commonly encountered in practice, various solution scenarios (e.g., design formulas, tables, and computer software) that are written by one of the largest commercial vendors of hydrology and hydraulics software. G Back to Top Guidance Manual for Conducting Sanitary Surveys of Public Water Systems; Surface Water and GWUDI of Surface Water USEPA - 1999 This manual provides guidance on how to conduct a sanitary survey of surface water and gwudi of surface water drinking water systems. This manual is intended to help state agencies improve their sanitary survey programs. In addition, owners and operators of public water systems may find the information useful in the operation and management of their drinking water systems and their sources. H Back to Top Handbook of Drinking Water Quality - 2nd Edition John DeZuane - 1997 As a quick reference, handbook, and technical manual this edition is an essential volume for engineers, water supply and treatment personnel, environmental scientists, public health officials, or anyone responsible for assuring the safety of drinking water. Hands-on Water/Wastewater Equipment Maintenance Vol 1 and 2 Don Renner - 1999 Hands-On Water/Wastewater Equipment Maintenance, volumes 1 and 2 deals with equipment maintenance as individual components, not as complete machines, allowing more information about the design, application and maintenance requirements of machinery to be presented. This work-related inventory of wastewater covers plant components where breakdowns most frequently occur. The text explains the design, operation and maintenance of equipment critical to plant functioning; motors, pumps, blowers, mixers and more. The author demonstrates how careful attention to specific equipment parts and operation, especially through systematic maintenance, will lead to fewer breakdowns and more rapid repairs. These texts cover basic operating characteristics of machinery components, making them a valuable reference source as well as a training and maintenance manual. Hazardous Waste Management LaGrega, Buckingham, Evans - 2001 This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the complex, interdisciplinary field of hazardous waste management, with thoroughly updated information on the most current methods of treatment, disposal, and site remediation. The management of hazardous waste has changed dramatically since the 1960's and continues to evolve as our knowledge of both the hazards and management methods grows. Since the last edition was published (1994), much of the emphasis has shifted: from site assessments to site remediation, from new facility siting to pollution prevention, and from a newly emerging market to a mature market. The new edition provides comprehensive coverage of these changes in the field. Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response - Training Manual Smith Bayliss LeResche Inc How to Conduct a Sanitary Survey of Small Water Systems UFTREEO Center - 1998 This learning guide assists in providing the minimum training that, when complemented by on the job training, will enable personnel to perform effective evaluations of small public water systems. Accompanied with guidebooks for groundwater and surface water. Hydrants: Identification of Components Skeet Arasmith - 1983 Hydrants: Types and Uses Skeet Arasmith - 1983 Hydraulics for Operators Barbara A. Hauser - 1993 Written for water and wastewater operators, this manual covers the basics of hydraulics and emphasizes practical applications of these principles. Covers subjects such as mass, density, flow, pressure, open channel flow, pumping, friction loss and flow measurement. I Back to Top Instrumentation Handbook for Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants Robert G. Skrentner - 1988 Presents information about process instrumentation for operators and engineers. Covers analytical measurements, flow in open and closed channels, level measurement, pressure measurement, pump drives, control valves and control strategies. Instrumentation in Wastewater Treatment Facilities - MOP 21 WEF - 1993 Written for wastewater treatment plant operators, the manual covers general characteristics of instruments, sending instrumentation, final controllers, control panels, signal transmission, automatic process control, diagrams, maintenance and troubleshooting. Integrated Design and Operation of Water Treatment Facilities - 2nd Edition Susumu Kawamura - 2000 This Second Edition of Susumu Kawamura's landmark volume offers comprehensive coverage of water treatment facility design, from the basic principles to the latest innovations. It covers a broad spectrum of water treatment process designs in detail and offers clear guidelines on how to choose the unit, process, and equipment that will maximize overall efficiency and minimize maintenance costs. This book also explores many important operational issues that affect today's plant operators and facility designers. Introduction to Chlorine Gas Stations Skeet Arasmith - 1993 Introduction to Small Wastewater Systems - 2nd Edition Skeet Arasmith & Holly Ploetz - 1995 Provides owners and operators of small public wastewater systems a basic understanding of the principles and practices involved in collecting, treating and disposing of wastewater and solids in a safe and effective manner. Introduction to Small Water Systems - 3rd Edition Skeet Arasmith - 1999 Contains information on all aspects of small water systems including special consideration for arctic conditions. Provides owners and operators of small public water systems a basic understanding of the principles and practices involved in collecting, treating, storing and distributing drinking water in a safe and effective manner. Introduction to Testing Backflow Prevention Devices Skeet Arasmith - 1983 Introduction to Utility Management - 1st Edition Skeet Arasmith - 1997 Developed to provide utility managers of small sanitation facilities a basic understanding of the principles and practices involved in management water and wastewater sanitation facilities. Introduction to Water Pollution Biology Richard J Schmitz - 1996 The college level text presents the basics of the biological affects of pollution including basic vertebrate and invertebrate zoology and botany. Chapter topics include the hydrologic cycle, aquatic ecosystems, geochemical cycles, thermal pollution, organic and inorganic chemical pollution and aquatic toxicology. L Back to Top Lab Procedures for Wastewater Treatment Plants Holly Mason-Ploetz - 1992 Laboratory Manual for Water & Wastewater Part 1 - Basic Carnegie, Wooley - 1982 This manual is designed to be read and used by plant operator and laboratory technicians. It is meant to be taken into the laboratory as a "recipe book" as well as a reference. It its structured so as to draw attention to the procedural steps in a outline form and to provide supplementary information as well. Laboratory Manual for Water & Wastewater Part 2 - Microbiology & Advanced Chemistry Carnegie, Wooley - 1982 This manual is designed to be read and used by plant operator and laboratory technicians. It is meant to be taken into the laboratory as a "recipe book" as well as a reference. It its structured so as to draw attention to the procedural steps in a outline form and to provide supplementary information as well. Lagoon Operation and Maintenance Zickefoose/Hayes - 1977 Reprinted material used for a workshop titles "Lagoon Operation and Maintenance." The main texts are "Stabilization Ponds" by Zickefoose and Hayes Chapter 9 "Waste Treatment Ponds" by Hiatl from "Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants" a CSU manual. Lagoon Training Manual Ken Johnston - 1992 Discusses the types of lagoons and the biological processes that make them work. Reviews the design and operation of facultative lagoons and aerated lagoons. Gives tips on operation and maintenance from experienced operators in different parts of the state of Montana and outlines troubleshooting for various problems that the operator may experience. A section on safety will remind you of safe and unsafe practices. Mathematics of lagoon operation is included. Landfills in the Bush Association of Villages Council Presidents - 1996 This guide is intended to provide remote village with a comprehensive overview of all of the necessary steps to obtain a solid waste site for their community. M Back to Top Maintenance Management for Water Utilities James K. Jordan - 2000 This well-written book shows water utility managers how to plan and manage a complete water utility maintenance program for equipment and facilities. The text systematically covers the primary components of effective maintenance management: emergency repairs (or corrective maintenance), preventive maintenance, communications, budgeting, inventory management, supervision, training, safety, contract management, construction, and record keeping. Essential reading for all water utility maintenance managers. Manual of Individual Water Supply Systems USEPA - 1975 Presents information useful for anyone concerned with the development of individual water supplies. Covers selection of a water source, both surface and ground water, individual system water treatment processes, and pumping, piping and storage. Also covers the importance of maintaining sanitary conditions. Manual of Small Public Water Supply Systems USEPA - 1991 This manual is primarily directed to the individual or institution faced with managing or operating a small public water system. Measurement of Electricity Skeet Arasmith - 1983 Membrane Practices for Water Treatment By Steven J. Duranceau, Ph.D., P.E. - 2001 Membrane Practices for Water Treatment reports on the latest advancements in pressure-driven membrane technology-microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis-for the treatment of potable water. This is not a book of dry theories. This is a book of real-world experiences of American and European utilities that currently use one or more membrane processes in their water treatment trains. It also provides the results of the most significant field studies and research done on membrane technology. This compilation reviews essential published work on membrane processes, including articles selected and edited from recent AWWA conference proceedings. Microbial Quality of Water Supply in Distribution Systems Edwin E. Geldreich - 1996 A rigorous presentation of microbial quality of water in distribution systems. Covers characterizing microbial quality of water supply and distribution systems, biofilms, microbial breakthrough, waterborne pathogen invasions, monitoring strategies and public awareness of water quality problems. Microbiology for Water/Wastewater Operators Frank S. Spellman - 1997 A comprehensive discussion of microbiological concepts as they relates to water and wastewater. Assumes no prior knowledge of microbiology. Covers the major groups of microorganisms, metabolism, growth, pathogenicity and practical applications. N Back to Top Niosh Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards US Dept of Health and Human Services - 1997 The information in the Pocket Guide includes chemical structures or formulas, identification codes, synonyms, exposure limits, chemical and physical properties, incompatibilities and reactivities, measurement methods, respirator selection, signs and symptoms of exposure and procedures for emergency treatment. O Back to Top O & M of Small Water Systems Customer Service & Public Relations Skeet Arasmith - 1993 Outlines the goals of customer service, how to improve customer service, how to deal effectively with customers and customer complaints, and methods of establishing an effective public relations program. O & M of Small Water Systems Introduction to Drinking Water Skeet Arasmith - 1993 O & M of Small Water Systems Introduction to Drinking Water Regulations Skeet Arasmith - 1993 Discusses the reasons for regulations, who makes them, to whom do they apply, how to determine compliance and what happens in the case of non-compliance. Covers AK Drinking Water Standards, Regs and Implementing Rules. O & M of Small Water Systems Introduction to Low Pressure Boilers Skeet Arasmith - 1993 Covers components of the fuel system, the exhaust system, the hydronics system, the potable water system and the control system, normal operation, routine inspection and testing and routine maintenance. O & M of Small Water Systems Introduction to Supervision Skeet Arasmith - 1993 Covers the responsibilities, authority and accountability of supervision. Discusses how to manage person actions, how to manage others, and introduces basic supervision methods and tools. O & M of Small Water Systems O & M of Cartridge Filters Skeet Arasmith - 1993 Covers the theory of cartridge filter operation, types and sizes of filters, cartridge filter equipment, normal operation and typical cartridge filter problems. O & M of Small Water Systems O & M of Pressure Filters Skeet Arasmith - 1993 Covers the theory of the pressure filtration process, system components, normal operation and routine maintenance. O & M of Small Water Systems Operation and Maintenance of Distribution Lines Skeet Arasmith - 1993 Describes the types of distribution systems, explains how to monitor distribution systems, how to control corrosion, flushing and cleaning, leak detection, thawing and break repairs. O & M of Small Water Systems Operation and Maintenance of Fire Hydrants Skeet Arasmith - 1993 Discusses types of hydrants, hydrant components, operation of hydrants, inspection and record keeping, installation, hydrant repair, and common problems associated with hydrants. O & M of Small Water Systems Operation and Maintenance of Fluoride Saturator Systems Skeet Arasmith - 1993 Discusses the use of fluoride in the reduction of tooth decay. Covers fluoridation system components, normal operation and maintenance and typical system problems. O & M of Small Water Systems Operation and Maintenance of Gravity Filters Skeet Arasmith - 1993 Covers the theory of gravity filtration, system components, normal operation and routine maintenance. O & M of Small Water Systems Operation and Maintenance of Greensand Filters Skeet Arasmith - 1993 Covers the theory of iron and manganese removal using greensand filters, normal operation, routine maintenance and typical filter problems. O & M of Small Water Systems Operation and Maintenance of Hypochlorite Systems Skeet Arasmith - 1993 Discusses the use of hypochlorite in potable water disinfection. Covers system components, normal operation and maintenance and typical system problems. O & M of Small Water Systems Operation and Maintenance of Valves Skeet Arasmith - 1993 Covers the function of valves in a water distribution system, the basic components of valves, valve nomenclature, normal operation of valves and routine inspection and maintenance of valves. Includes discussion of gate valves, butterfly valves, globe valves, check valves, air control valves, and cross-connection control valves. O & M of Small Water Systems Operation and Maintenance of Wells Skeet Arasmith - 1993 Discusses watershed management, collection of watershed hydrological data, raw water storage, intakes, springs and roof catchments. O & M of Small Water Systems Operations and Maintenance of Surface Water Skeet Arasmith - 1993 Discusses aquifer hydrology, well types and construction, well components, source protection normal operation inspection and record keeping and typical operational problems. O & M of Small Water Systems Process Control Water Treatment Plants Skeet Arasmith - 1993 Covers the goals of process control of water treatment plant strategies used in process control procedures for the jar test, pH, alkalinity and turbidity and explains how to apply the results of these tests to process control. O & M of Small Water Systems Pumps Normal Operations Skeet Arasmith - 1993 Describes submersible and end-suction centrifugal pumps and their system components. Discusses start-up, normal operations, and typical repair procedures. O & M of Small Water Systems Responsibilities for O & M of Water Utilities Elaborates the responsibilities of the city council, utility manager, water system operators, the customers and regulations for the safe and efficient operations of a water utility. O & M of Small Water Systems Typical Filter Plant Problems Skeet Arasmith - 1993 Covers coagulation problems associated with cold water, filter breakthrough, negative head and airbinding, bacterial growth in filter beds, mudballs and problems with the use of alum. O & M of Small Water Systems Washeterias Skeet Arasmith - 1993 Covers all the components of a washeteria, including the building, laundry facilities, toilet and bath facilities, the water system, the heating system and the sewage system. Discusses normal operation and routine maintenance. O & M of Small Water Systems Water Quality Sampling & Testing Skeet Arasmith - 1993 Discusses the reasons for monitoring, types of monitoring programs, and components of a monitoring plan. Describes sampling and testing techniques for bacteriological tests, chlorine residual, fluoride residual, turbidity and pH. O & M of Small Water Systems Water Utility O & M Record Keeping Skeet Arasmith Discusses the reasons for values of good record keeping. Covers assigning responsibility for record keeping, setting up a record keeping system, plant and equipment records, inventory and activity records, and record storage. O & M of Small Water Systems Water Utility Operating Budgets Skeet Arasmith - 1993 Discusses the reasons for and the value of a good utility budget. Covers types of budgets, types of revenue, estimating costs, the use of budget worksheets and operating a utility within an established budget. Operation Of Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants MOP II - 3 Volumes, Fifth Edition WEF - 1998 Written for the superintendent or chief operator of municipal wastewater treatment plants. Vol. I covers management and support systems; Vol. II liquid process and Vol. II solids process. A comprehensive presentation of plant management and operations. Operator Certification Study Guide AWWA - 1989 A workbook for treatment plant operator and distribution system personnel. This study guide was prepared to help water treatment and distribution operators prepare for certification examinations. It has been specifically designed for review purposes. Operator Certification Study Guide - 4th Edition AWWA - 1993 A workbook for treatment plant operators and distribution system personnel. Operator Certification Study Guide - 5th Edition John Giorgi/ABC - 2003 The new Operator Certification Study Guide gives water treatment and water distribution operators practice in answering questions that are similar in format and content to questions that appear on certification exams. The study guide questions are not the same as those appearing on certification exams. However, the questions allow operators to experience the types of questions that may be on an actual exam. Organizational Behavior - 10th Edition Stephen P. Robbins - 2003 The most comprehensive, reality-based review of organizational behavior of its kind-used by over 600 colleges worldwide. Organizational Behavior fully engages students with its extensive variety of questions, exercises, case applications, and skill-building modules. Organizational Behavior - 9th Edition Stepehn P. Robbins - 2001 This highly reputable book continues to provide the most comprehensive, reality-based review of organizational behavior of its kind. Fully engaging readers with its lively, conversational style, it helps readers explain and predict behavior in organizations pivoting discussions around three levels of analysis: the individual, the group, and the organization system. It has been revised to reflect recent research developments and findings in business practice and offers the latest in technology with CD-ROM and Internet support. The book provides a complete review of organizational behavior as it relates to the foundations of individual and group behavior, the role of personality and emotions, motivation and communication, human resource policies and practices and organizational dynamics. For those in management, public administration, psychology, social work, political science and education who deal with individual and group dynamics. Organizational Behavior An Experimental Approach - 7th Edition Osland, Kolb, Rubin - 2001 Offers the latest theories, observations, and essential experiences in organizational behavior as studied from a experimental approach. Text focuses on exercises, self-analysis techniques, and role-plays to make insights to behavioral science meaningful. P Back to Top Pocket Sampling Guide for Operators of Small Water Systems USEPA - 1992 This guide is intended to help operators of small water systems understand and comply with the monitoring requirements of the Amendments to the SDWA. The guide addresses primarily operators of community water systems serving less than 3300 people. Pocket Sampling Guide for Operators of Small Water Systems: Phases II and V USEPA - 1994 This guide is intended to help operators of small water systems understand and comply with the monitoring requirements of the 1986 Amendments to the SDWA. The guide addresses operators of community water systems serving 3,300 people or fewer, or so-called small systems. Practical Hydraulics Handbook Barbara A. Hauser - 1996 Written for water and wastewater utility operators. The text covers the principle and calculations dealing with the hydraulics of water systems. Topics covered include flow, pressure, friction loss, open and closed channel flows, flow measurement, centrifugal and displacement pumps and mathematical problems associated with these topics. Practical Manual of Wastewater Chemistry Barbara A. Hauser - 1996 A manual written for wastewater treatment plant operators providing test methods, quality control procedures, and guides to performing calculations. The volume includes an overview of general laboratory procedures and specific EPA approved methods in the areas of solids, dissolved oxygen, phosphorus, nitrogen, chlorine residual, and volatile acids. Each test analysis section explains the theory, outlines the procedure, and supplies information on necessary equipment. The appendices include sample problems and conversions. Preserving the Legacy Industrial Processes and Waste Stream Mgt Howard H. Guyer - 1998 The first comprehensive video and text series to help educate students seeking careers as environmental technicians, or anyone exploring the dynamics of this field. Through the eye of the camera, learners explore hazardous waste sites, industrial facilities, equipment and technologies that would normally be inaccessible to them. The series combines animated sequences and interviews with environment professionals and exposes viewers to actual problem situations, encouraging the development of critical thinking skills. Preserving the Legacy Introduction to Environmental Technology Ann Boyce - 1997 This text organizes a wealth of current need-to-know information into a reader friendly format that maximizes learning. Throughout, it features case studies that apply the text information to real world environmental challenges, and highlights numerous career options through profiles of actual people working in various aspects of this braid field. Principles and Practices of Water Supply Operations: Water Quality - 3rd Edition AWWA - 2003 This water operator training text teaches fundamentals of water quality analysis, and federal regulations that govern drinking water standards in the United States. The text presents the basics of proper sample collection, analysis, and interpretation. Includes a list of necessary laboratory equipment and instruments. Principles and Practices of Water Supply Operations: Water Treatment 3rd Edition AWWA - 2003 This water operator training text teaches the fundamentals of drinking water treatment processes. Specific topics include raw water quality, choosing the correct treatment processes, treatment chemicals, and drinking water regulations. Chapters discuss specific treatment processes in detail. The text also examines common operating problems and suggests solutions to ensure water quality. Complete with detailed illustrations, photographs, supplemental reading lists, a glossary, and an index. Principles of Water Resources Thomas V. Cech - 2003 Provides an introduction to water resources. Throughout, the reader will see how the science and geography of water resources effects public policy and how water has been constructed in popular culture. Pump Handbook - 3rd Edition Karassik, Messina, Cooper & Heald - 2001 The complete handbook on designing, selecting, operating and maintaining any type of pump for any type of application. Pumping Spellman, Drinan - 2000 The work provides information on pump fundamentals and applications, and introduces preventive maintenance and troubleshooting for hydraulic pumps. It explains both centrifugal and positive-displacement pumps, including their maintenance requirements, as well as common problem areas and corrective actions, such as packing and mechanical seals. R Back to Top Recommended Standards for Wastewater Facilities Health Education Services - 1997 A guide to the design and preparation of plans and specifications for sewage works. The manual is intended to establish as far as practical, uniformity of practice among several states. Recommended Standards for Water Works Health Education Services - 1997 A guide to the design and preparation of plans and specifications for public water supply systems. The book is intended to establish as far as practical, uniformity of practice among several states. S Back to Top Safety Practice for Water Utilities AWWA - 1977 Sanitary Microbiology John W. Carnegie, PhD Science, Technology, and Society Robert E. McGinn - 1991 Introduces the study of science and technology in society. Part 1 lays the foundations by defining the basic terms and concepts. Part 2 addresses the influence of science and technology on modern society and Part 3 considers the influence of modern society on science and technology. Simplified Math for Waterworks Operators George C. Mason The only manual specifically written for operators, by an operator who has trained operators in these math concepts for 18 years. This 80 page workbook will guide users through 12 chapters of application math as commonly used in the waterworks industry. Each concept is explained, sample problems are given, and step-by-step solutions shown. These concepts are then put to practical uses with practice problems and detailed answers. The material is appropriate for preparation for certification levels OIT through 3 in water distribution and OIT through level 2 in water treatment. Simplified Procedures for Water Examination Manual of Supply Practices, 5th Edition AWWA - 2002 Reliable water quality testing forms the basis for regulatory compliance and ensures the best possible quality drinking water for the community. This best-selling operations manual provides operators with simplified, approved procedures for lab tests commonly needed for process control in drinking water production. The fifth edition includes new and updated methods, laboratory equipment needed, and safety procedures. The reliable, reproducible testing procedures in this new edition enable plant operators to evaluate and optimize treatment processes to produce the highest possible quality drinking water. Solid Solutions in Rural Alaska Terri Stocks - 1996 This guidebook was written to assist rural Alaska in reducing solid waste. Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater - 20th Edition (Includes CD-ROM) Clesceri, Greenberg, Eaton - 1998 An all-inclusive reference covering all aspects of water analysis techniques. Includes more than 340 detailed methods. The accepted industry laboratory standard reference. Stream Ecology and Self-Purification An Intro for Wastewater and Water Specialists Franks S. Spellman - 1996 Provides a fundamental knowledge of the phenomenon known as self-purification in streams. Covers bio-geo-chemical cycles, energy flow, population ecology, freshwater and stream ecology and biological sampling. Sustainable America Daniel Sitarz - 1998 Can America expand its economy and protect its environment? T Back to Top Taking Charge Sanitation Strategies for Rural Communities Jeffrey Richardson - 1995 The manual was distributed to schools, village councils, health clinics, housing authorities, and other organizations throughout Alaska who may have an interest in planning sanitation facilities in their communities. With over 5,800 copies of the manual and over 26,000 placecards in print, the publication continues to be a valuable resource for planners and residents interested in rural sanitation issues. The Drinking Water Dictionary Symons, Bradley, Cleveland - 2000 (AWWA) The essential desk reference for all drinking water professionals, The Drinking Water Dictionary includes definitions for 15,000 terms in all areas of water: supply, treatment, health effects, regulation, chemistry, microbiology, distribution, management, and dozens of other drinking water topics. The Handbook of Water and Wastewater Microbiology Duncan Mara & Nigel Horan (editors) - 2003 This handbook is comprised of a number of reviews that cover many of the important issues which we face in the provision of safe and wholesome drinking water and in dealing with the threats of aquatic pollution. The introductory chapter covers the basic microbiological principles and is followed by chapters covering topics on areas such as water and excreta related diseases, drinking water and wastewater. The breadth of coverage should also make this book attractive to those who are studying environmental subjects which require an understanding of basic microbiology and how it is applied to engineering process solutions. The Handbook for Waterworks Operator Certification - Volumes 1-3 Frank R. Spellman - 2001 This three-volume series is designed to prepare waterworks operators for certification and licensure exams. Volume 1 is the only such volume based on the recently amended Safe Drinking Water Act and provides the tools to understand the microbiological and chemical hazards of water in light of the quality standards treatment plants must achieve. With its clear explanations of basic math, hydraulics, electricity and plant processes, it prepares the drinking water plant operator for further study of all aspects of drinking water operations, including purification and distribution. Abundant cases, problems, and a full-scale battery of examination questions enable the reader to apply the book's lessons into practice both on the job and in the classroom. Volume 2 is designed to give the experienced operator the means to advance to higher levels. Its content has been selected and organized in accord with SDWA requirements for the continuing education of operators. After reviewing basic math, this volume presents information and calculations for critical areas of operator responsibility - from intake, disinfection and pumping through odor control and distribution. Self-check questions and a final examination enable the reader to monitor progress and prepare for certification and licensure testing. Volume 3 is intended for advanced operators. It represents an in-depth treatment of plant processes and operations, and stresses troubleshooting and problem solving. Questions and answers are included plus an entire sample test suitable for self-study prior to licensure examinations. The Math Text for Water and Wastewater Technology - 2nd Edition Grover Wright - 1994 This text was written in order to meet the needs of students at Solano Community College enrolled in the water and wastewater technology program and for those individuals who attend the operator certification exam reviews. The birth of this manual was formed from the classroom handouts that were originally written to serve as a aid in mastering the material and in preparing the student for his or her operator certification exams. The Science and Technology of Wastewater Treatment (CD) American Chemical Society (SciTek) - 1997 Using the CD-ROM you can go on a plant tour, run laboratory tests that technicians in the industry would typically run, and operate the facility to rectify problems that have come to light through the lab testing procedures. The Science of Water Concepts & Applications Frank R Spellman - 1998 A college level text designed for professionals dealing with water, wastewater and natural water resources. Covers the basics of water chemistry and biology, water ecology, water quality, water and wastewater treatment, water use, pollution and reuse. Trash Management Guide Alaska Health Project 1992 Margaret Drumm - 1992 This is a guide for completing a solid waste management plan for small, rural villages in Alaska. Troubleshooting Analog Circuits Robert A. Pease - 1991 Don't understand analog troubleshooting? Relax. Bob Pease does. Based on his immensely popular series in EDN, but with a wealth of new material, this book covers all his "battle-tested" methods. It includes advice on using simple equipment to troubleshoot, plenty of step-by-step procedures that "walk you through" analog troubleshooting methods, generous helping of Bob's unique insights, humor and philosophy regarding analog circuits, advice for engineers , technicians, instructors, and students. U Back to Top Understanding and Managing Organizational Behavior - 2nd Edition Jennifer M. George & Gareth R. Jones - 1999 The goal of this book is to show students how an understanding of organizational behavior can help them to better appreciate and manage the complexities and challenges associated with working in modern organizations. Utility Management - 1st Edition Lorene Lindsay - 1998 This manual was developed to serve the needs of utility managers in several different situations. The format was developed to serve as a home-study or self-paced instruction course for managers in remote areas or persons unable to attend formal classes. V Back to Top Valves: Theory and Practice Skeet Arasmith - 1983 W Back to Top Waste Management Concepts Volume 5 Ostler, Nielsen - 1998 Prentice Hall's six volume Environmental Technology series of textbooks is specifically designed to meet the Partners for Environmental Technology Education (PETE) curriculum guidelines now established for courses in the Environmental Hazardous Materials Technology (EHMT) and Environmental Technology Associates Degree Programs and other related topics in the management of industrial wastes. Volume 5 guides readers through the application of the Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) which governs hazardous waste from its creation to its disposal and other related waste topics. Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification Studybook James J. Courchaine - 2002 This latest studybook will help wastewater collection system operators expand their knowledge of their chosen field and assist them in preparing for certification examinations. Questions presented cover the following broad general categories background knowledge, support systems, operation and maintenance, supervision and management, safety procedures, design and construction, electrical pumps and motors, and mathematics. Because of the importance of good mathematical skills to passing certification examinations, detailed solution sets are provided for the mathematical problems. All numerical problems are presented in both English and metric units. Includes a comprehensive glossary and reference list. Wastewater Math the Basics Skeet Arasmith - 1995 This text was developed as a part of a four-day training course to provide owners and operators of small wastewater systems a basic understanding of the principles and practices involved with collecting, treating and disposing o wastewater and wastewater sludge. Wastewater Operators' Guide to Preparing for the Certification Examination WEF/ABC - 2002 Formerly WEF/ABC Certification Study Guide for Wastewater Treatment Personnel, this newly revised and expanded version of the best-selling WEF/ABC publication is designed to help operators prepare more effectively for certification exams. Includes 240 questions based on validated need-to-know criteria for four skill levels (Operator Level I - IV). For each of the seven need-to-know criteria, the Guide provides: Need-to-know matrix, suggested topics for study, sample questions referenced to specific technical sources, practice with math problems in both metric and English units and feedback including detailed solutions for math problems. Water & Wastewater Treatment, A Guide for the Nonengineering Professional Joanne E. Drinan - 2001 This volume is the only resource that describes and explains in simple, non-mathematical terms the unit processes used to treat both drinking water and wastewater. Designed to meet the information needs of professionals without an engineering background, the text presents each unit process, states what function(s) it performs, illustrates what equipment it uses, and explains what its role is in the process of purifying or cleaning water. In addition, the book places water treatment technologies in the context of overall plant operation. In addition, it explains related topics such as plant management and environmental regulations. Water and Wastewater Calculations Manual Shun Dar Lin - 2001 Step by step approach to calculation methods, calculations range from simple to complex, includes calculations methods from all aspects of water and wastewater sectors. Water Distribution Operator Training Handbook - 2nd Edition Harry Von Huben - 1999 A single source of comprehensive information about the design, installation and operation of water distribution systems. Water Distribution Operator Training Handbook - 3rd Edition AWWA - 2005 AWWA's most popular handbook for distribution operators, this handbook provides a complete introduction to water distribution system operation and equipment. Coverage includes water pipe types, installation practices, excavation, pipe flushing and rehabilitation, storage tanks, water wells, pumps, motors, hydrants, meters, valves, corrosion prevention, leak detection, instrumentation and control, maps, records, and maintenance. In addition, the text covers mathematics required by operators, basic hydraulic concepts, state and federal drinking water regulations, health issues, and maintaining water quality in the distribution system. Its many cutaway illustrations, equipment photos, metric conversions, formulas, and equations make it an ideal day-to-day reference. Water Distribution System Construction Training Course - Student Manual Skeet Arasmith - 1992 This is the only manual written on construction techniques for distribution system operators. This 213 page text was designed for learning and contains over 100 custom illustrations that help to maximize understanding of concepts and details. This manual delivers brief, concise background information linked to specific step-by-step procedures. Techniques conform to pertinent sets of published construction standards including the standards produced by AWWA. This manual has earned high praise from operators, construction crew members and their leaders. They report that it is the best resource tool available to promote consistent low-cost construction techniques that workers at all levels can understand. Water Hydraulics Spellman, Drinan - 2000 This is the first training book to explain water hydraulics in the context of treatment plants, presenting hydraulic theory and calculations in terms of the machinery and unit operations familiar to operators. It covers hydraulics as related to keeping water moving from one unit process to the next, maintaining proper settling times and settling velocity, sand providing lift to higher elevations. Water Quality and Treatment, A Handbook of Community Water Supplies - 4th Edition AWWA - 1990 Contains the most definite information on drinking water treatment technology. Covers both conventional and new treatment processes with explanation of physical and chemical characteristics of each. Water Resources Handbook Larry W Mays - 1996 A comprehensive reference on water resource issues. Discusses technical and engineering topics as well as economic, financial and public policy issues that affect the worlds potable water supply. Water Resources Planning Manual of Water Supply Practices M50 AWWA - 2001 This manual provides information on how to develop a plan for new water supplies to accommodate projected future water demands. Water Supply Operations I: Water Sources, Textbook, Third Edition AWWA - 2003 This water operator training text teaches the basics of source waters for potable water supply. Students learn the basics of the development of water sources for drinking water: groundwater, surface water, raw water characteristics, and the hydrologic cycle. Practice problems and questions are included in each chapter. Water Systems Handbook - 11 Edition Water Systems Council - 2000 This is a comprehensive technical manual on the proper siting, construction, and operation of wells. It is written for novices in the industry as well as experienced drillers, pump contractors, engineers, and end-users. Water Treatment Membrane Processes AWWA - 1996 This book provides an introduction to the types and uses of membrane filtration in drinking water treatment. Chapters offer detailed discussions of reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, elctrodialysis, ultrafiltration, and microfiltration. The text explains membrane fouling, field evaluation, piloting, multiphase processes, ion-exchange membrane reactors, and membrane bioreactors. Water Treatment Operator Handbook Nicholas G. Pizzi - 2002 This book covers everything water treatment operators need to know to perform their jobs and keep in compliance with changing regulations. Every phase of a water treatment operator's job is addressed, including: Pretreatment, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, softening; Aeration, adsorption, iron and manganese removal, fluoridation, corrosion, scaling; Reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration, microfiltration, posttreatment; Testing and laboratory procedures; Instrumentation and control equipment; Safety practices, record keeping, reporting. Water Treatment Plant Design - 3rd Edition AWWA/American Society of Civil Engineers - 1990 Provides complete guidance on modernizing existing water treatment facilities and planning new ones. A classic reference for all design engineers. Water Treatment Plant Operations - 3rd Edition Volume 1 CSUS - 1996 This course is designed to train operators in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining water treatment plants, with emphasis on the use of safe practices and procedures. Information is presented about the importance and responsibilities of a water treatment plant operator, sources of water, reservoir management, and intake structures. Operators will learn how to safely operate and maintain coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection processes. They will also learn how to control tastes and odors in drinking water, control corrosion to meet the requirements of the Lead and Copper Rule, perform basic water laboratory procedures, and solve arithmetic problems commonly associated with water treatment plant operations. An important segment of the course gives operators information about overall plant operation and covers topics such as daily operating procedures, regulation of flows, chemical use and handling, records and reports, plant maintenance, safety and security, emergency conditions and procedures, handling complaints, and energy conservation. Water Treatment Plant Operations Workshop Workbook Skeet Arasmith Water Utility Accounting - 3rd Edition AWWA - 1995 A comprehensive guide covering utility management, accounting and financial management functions. Water Utility Management AWWA - 1980 Back to Top |
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