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ATTAC Lending Library - DVDs/VideosATTAC maintains a lending library of books and videos in a variety of water and wastewater subjects. If you live in Alaska and are interested in receiving a book or video please call (888) 750-3823 or check them out using our online form. Items may be borrowed for a period of 45 days. By requesting the item, you accept responsibility for any item lost, damaged or not returned and agree to pay the purchase price to replace the item. Return postage is the responsibility of the borrower. Books: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z DVDs/Videos: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z |
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VIDEOS A Back to Top A Walk Along the River, An Introduction to Environmental Careers ATEEC Interviews with professionals working in the environmental technology field. 31 minutes After the Storm USEPA - 2004 New 1/2 hour television program about watersheds co-produced by EPA and The Weather Channel premiered on Feb. 4, 2004. 22 minutes AlasCan - Creating Solutions that are Friendly to the Environment A proprietary, promotional video describing the AlasCan waste handling system. The system, designed for individual homes, handles both human waste and grey water in a combination extended aeration/composting system. 10 minutes An Ounce of Prevention: The Advantage of Reducing Waste Ohio EPA - 1992 Explains why wastestream treatment is no longer sufficient and why and how pollution prevention, the reduction or elimination of pollution at the source, is needed and beneficial to industry at the same time. Examples of companies practicing pollution prevention is shown. 23:54 minutes AWWA Satellite Teleconference: Emerging Issues in Water Utility Operations AWWA - March 2004 AWWA Satellite Teleconference: Emerging Treatment Technologies AWWA - Nov 2002 AWWA Satellite Teleconference: The Basics of Waterborne Pathogens AWWA - March 2002 AWWA Satellite Teleconference: Utility Case Studies AWWA - Nov 2003 AWWA Satellite Teleconference: Water Storage AWWA - March 2003 B Back to Top Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control AWWA - 2008 This video illustrates techniques and equipment for cross-connection control and backflow prevention. 14 minutes Batch Mixing Chemical Solutions Covers the calculations and safety aspects of mixing chemical solutions for water or wastewater treatment facilities. 45 minutes C Back to Top Cadillac Desert - 4 parts PBS The struggle for water in the modern American West. Careers in Water Quality Explores the diverse and exciting career opportunities in all aspects of the water quality field. Features professional discussing their job and the expanding opportunities in the profession. Grades 7-12. 16:20 minutes Changing One-Ton Cylinders Covers the safety considerations and procedures for changing one-ton chlorine containers in a large facility. 45 minutes Chemical Cycles in the Biosphere Video footage from around the world and informative computer graphics and how chemicals cycle within the biosphere. Emphasized are the oxygen-carbon dioxide cycle, the nitrogen cycle, the water cycle, acid rain and how toxic chemicals affect the biosphere. 21 minutes Chlorine Safety AWWA - 1991 Explains the changes of chlorine, presents safe handling procedures, covers chemical properties, containers and storage, discusses safety equipment, transportation and handling, and operation of Chlorination systems. 21 minutes Cold Weather Preparedness - Be Prepared Water Treatment Series ADEC Describes steps that can be taken to prevent serious damage to your water system due to cold weather. 18 minutes Cold Weather Preparedness - Where are the Weaknesses? ADEC - 1992 Discusses the reasons of failure of small, rural Alaska water systems because of cold weather. The manual discusses and gives a check inspection list for areas that may fail, such as heat system, transmission lines, storage tanks, standby generators, water treatment components, etc. 25 minutes Confined Space Entry WEF Outlines different types of confined spaces, testing requirements and safe work procedures that are necessary prior to entry. 12 minutes Confined Space Safety & Rescue WEF Reviews confined space classifications, testing procedures and the comprehensive approach used to train personnel before working in confined spaces. 50 minutes Corrosion - Intro to Corrosion, Tape 1 ASM International Gives an overview of the subject of corrosion, defines important terms, explains the cost associated with corrosion damage, introduces classes of corrosion examples of corrosion and example of corrosion control methods. 49 minutes Corrosion - Corrosive Environments, Tape 12 ASM International Discusses corrosion from the perspective of corrosive environments. Reasons for corrosion in specific environments is explained and materials most appropriate for specific environments are discussed. 59 minutes D Back to Top DEC Solid Waste Program Field Footage - Small Landfills ADEC Footage shoot on-site at several small municipal landfills. Shows hazardous associates with bears and other environmental problems. 30 minutes DPI: Disinfection Profiling and Benchmarking Instruction NETA/USEPA - 2003 Key issues illustrated in this video are: Understanding why it is important to create a disinfection profile; Knowing how to create a disinfection profile using EPA's computerized spreadsheet or manually on paper; Knowing what to do with profile once it has been completed; Understanding why benchmarking is important and knowing how to calculate it; and, Understanding that the use of a computerized spreadsheet provide ease of use by eliminating several manual calculation steps. For those that do not plan to use EPA's computerized spreadsheet, the video also provides an example of how to manually calculate a system disinfection profile. 24:15 minutes E Back to Top Ecosystems Describes ecology and traces the historical development of the ecological movement. Explains how the study of ecology can help is cope with environmental problems today. Grades 9-adult. 32 minutes Electrical Contractors, Transformers & Related Components, Parts 1 & 2 Covers the identification and workings of contractors, switches, starters, coils and capacitors and describes phase shift and power factor. Environmental Technologies Sludge Handling L & K International Videotraining Discusses the importance of sludge handling, the characteristics of sludge, chemical conditioning, thickening, anaerobic digestion, aerobic digestion, sludge dewatering, and alternatives for final disposal of wastewater sludges. 56 minutes Ethical Issues in Prof. Life: Ethics, the Environment and Professionals Prog. #13 This video investigates the ethical imperatives faced by professional as they attempt to build a sustainable society based on economic needs and environmental responsibility. Sources of environmental issues as they apply to professional and industry are discussed. Options available to professional and specific actions based on environmental considerations are discussed. 28 minutes G Back to Top Getting in Step: A Video Guide for Conducting Watershed Outreach Campaigns USEPA - 2003 Learn how four diverse groups conducted successful outreach campaigns using the six basic steps to outreach. 35 minutes Groundwater Adventure WEF Dino Sorrus, WEF's animated water quality spokes-dinosaur, guides students through the often puzzling concepts of groundwater and emphasizes prevention of groundwater pollution. Grades 5-9. 9:42 minutes H Back to Top How Chemicals Move Through Soil This program from the U.S.D.A. Soil Service examines how chemicals move through different types of soil, especially when carried by water. Computer models and graphics demonstrate the concepts of chemical transport, interaction, and transformation in various soil conditions. Recommend-ed for classroom use or for professionals concerned with water quality issues. 26 minutes Hydrants: ID of Components A lesson on proper nomenclature and hydrant component identification for center stem and Corey-type hydrants. 24 minutes Hydrants: Types & Uses Discusses wet barrel, dry barrel, Corey, center stem, slide gate, and flush hydrants. 20 minutes I Back to Top Interpreting the MSDS Fundamentals of the use and application of Material Safety Data Sheets. 35 minutes Intro to Chlorine Gas Stations Covers the identification of common components in a gas chlorine station. Emphasizes a one-tone container station. 10 minutes Intro to Testing Backflow Prevention Devices Presents the step-by-step procedures for testing reduced Pressure Backflow Devices (RPBD) and double-check valves. 30 minutes Introduction to Utility Management - A Course For You? DCRA A promotional video introducing the utility management course available from Tanana Chiefs Conference and the Department of Community and Regional Affairs. 9:15 minutes Introduction to Wastewater Treatment 69 minutes It Happened One Summer ADEC 2002 A guide to healthy honeybucket habits. 20 minutes K Back to Top Keeping Your Water Clean Alaska Coop Ext. - 1995 Explains how disease is transmitted and how to protect drinking water by cleaning and disinfecting the water container used in a water haul system. 4 minutes Know Your System - Water Treatment Series ADEC - 1992 Explains why it is important for operators to have a very good understanding of their water system and describes the components of typical small community water systems. 35 minutes L Back to Top Lockout/Tagout Protection AWWA - 1992 Presents the main elements of a lockout/tagout safety program. Covers when this protection is necessary, highlights devices for various types of machinery and equipment and presents the basics of an energy-control program. 19 minutes LT1 Filter Self-Assessment USEPA - 2004 This DVD will help operators of surface water systems conduct a filter self-assessment. This video is a companion to Chapter 5 of the LT1ESWTR Turbidity Provisions Technical Guidance Manual (EPA 816R04007). This video demonstrates many of the activities described in Chapter 5 of the manual including development of a filter profile and assessment of factors limiting filter performance such as: Hydraulic loading; Condition and placement of filter media; Condition and placement of support gravel and underdrains; and, Backwash practices. 27 minutes M Back to Top Measurement of Electricity Presents the detailed procedures of the use of the VOM clamp-on amp probe. 38 minutes Mekoryuk Flush Tank/Haul System The two short videos describes how two variations of a flush tank haul system have been used on a trial basis to replace honey-buckets in Mekoryuk, AK. 8:40, 9:30 minutes O Back to Top Olympic HS Environvisions '93 - Preserve the Balance Olympic High School in Washington describes wetlands and explains their importance to the environment. The current destruction of wetlands by pollution is documented and suggestions are made about how to help correct the problem. 10:20 minutes On the Job: Sampling AWWA - 2000 Taking good water samples is a vital first step in monitoring water quality for the protection of the public health. 11 minutes Operator Certificaton Study Guide; Secrets to Success: How to Prepare for Operator Certification AWWA - 2007 Operator Certification Study Guide: Secrets to Success DVD and CD-ROM are specially developed to help you pass your state certification exam the first time. You get a 20-minute DVD that tells you how to study for your state water operator certification examination and a CD-ROM with sample questions that are similar to an actual test. You learn what to study, how to study, and what types of questions you will encounter. Operator Chemistry Made Easy AWWA - 1999 This DVD gives operators working knowledge of the chemical dosage formulas they need to know. 13 minutes Operator Math Made Easy AWWA - 1999 This DVD teaches formulas and dosage calculations for water treatment operators. 20 minutes Optimizing Filtration Operations AWWA - 2006 This DVD offers an overview of filter optimization. It describes what filter optimization is, how to optimize filters for best performance, and why optimization is important in producing consistent water quality. 20 minutes P Back to Top Pay as You Throw USEPA - 1998 This video series is designed for anyone interested in learning more about pay-as-you-throw (PAYT). Module 1 is a general introduction to PAYT for residents and others who may be unfamiliar with this program. Module 2 is "must" viewing for solid waste managers or others interested in a detailed look at the key design and operational issues surrounding PAYT. 83 minutes Periodic Sampling - Nonroutine 1992 Explains the non-routine sampling and testing for drinking water contaminants. These are test required annually, every three years, every five years and so on. The hazards associated with these contaminants is discussed. 18 minutes Periodic Sampling - Routine Covers Alaska Drinking Water Regs, the role played by ADEC, and gives detailed explanation of routine sampling and testing. 24 minutes Preventing Pollution in our Community - Water Follow the Everet High School of Washington biology class as they investigate the action of water, the water ecosystem and watershed, perform tests of water samples they have collected, and observe community activity that might adversely affect water quality. 13:20 minutes Professor Water: Fantastic Facts about H2O AWWA - 1995 Wacky Professor Water answers questions such as "How much water is on Earth? How do we treat drinking water to ensure it's safe? Where does our drinking water come from?" great for tours, classroom visits and public presentations. Grades 6-12. 26 minutes Protecting Against Waterborne Disease AWWA - 2003 This training DVD for operators and managers explains waterborne disease and reveals the long-term effects of the disease outbreaks in Walkerton, Ontario and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 43 minutes R Back to Top Reliable Coliform Sampling for Water Systems AWWA - 2008 Step-by-step procedures for taking water samples for coliform testing. 16 minutes Routine Coliform Sampling for Water Utilities AWWA - 2001 Improper sampling is one of the most common errors in water quality analysis. Routine Coliform Sampling for Water Systems is a training video that provides operators with approved, step-by-step procedures for taking water samples for coliform testing. Particular attention is paid to the all-important step of selecting sampling sites. The procedures shown comply with the Total Coliform Rule and the Safe Drinking Water Act. This video will help your utility avoid false test results and violations, while it helps you maintain public confidence in the quality of the water supply. 17 minutes Rural Sanitation in the Yukon-Kuskokwim HC Service Area YKHC - 1995 Documents the lack of piped sewage and drinking water systems in villages of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. Shows the use of honey-bucket and water points. 17 minutes S Back to Top Safe Handling of Water Treatment Chemicals AWWA - 1990 Covers storage, handling and protective clothing, disposal of common chemicals and first aid for chemical emergencies. 15 minutes Safe Rescue in Confined Spaces WEF Demonstrates the four parts of a good written procedure for confined space entry. 13 minutes Sampling our Drinking Water for Lead and Copper Content AWWA A video guide to home water sampling. Designed as an easy, step-by-step guide to instruct consumers on proper water sampling procedures to meet monitoring requirements under the Lead and Copper Rule. Saving Water Unit WEF Dino Sorrus, WEF's animated spokes-dinosaur, plays the role of a museum curator of the future. The museum shows how all of the earth's water was wasted. To avoid this disaster students learn the hows and whys of water conservation. Grades 5-9. 8:26 minutes Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus National Fire Protection Assoc. Describes the major respiratory hazards, types of self-contains breathing apparatus (SCBA), how to don on SCBA, using SCBA and SCBA maintenance. 25 minutes Sink a Germ Brevis Corp - 1986 This video is intended to promote frequent, effective handwashing. It has been designed to use strong visual imagery that will make it difficult for any viewer ever to look at a sink again without thinking of his/her role in the infection domino effect. T Back to Top The Basics of Electricity Covers electrical theory, Ohm's Law and series and parallel circuits. 80 minutes The Creator's Gift: Good Water Explains why good water is important and shows what we can do to ensure a safe supply of it for our communities. 13:45 minutes The Disposal Dilemma HMTRI Introduces solid waste disposal issues and concepts. 26 minutes The Hydrological Cycle Water in Motion Scott Resources - 1993 Follow water as it moves through the hydrologic cycle. Discover how natural events affect evaporation, precipitation, runoff, and storage. Learn why use and misuse of the Earth's water resources is a global environmental concern. Grades 7-12. 20 minutes The Rotten Truth Children's Television Workshop - 1990 Describes the generation of garbage in the US. Shows the world's largest landfill, shows what happens to garbage, and show how recycling can help reduce waste. Grade 3-8. 30 minutes The Surface Water Video WEF Dino Sorrus, WEF's animated water quality spokes-dinosaur, explains how the water cycle works and introduces live interviews with students who explain how to lessen or prevent water pollution. Grades 5-9. 9:31 minutes Treating Wastewater American Chemical Society SciTek - 1997 The video takes the viewer on a tour of the wastewater industry, and guides them through the industrial process of: input - processing - output. 19:11 minutes U Back to Top USEPA Course SI: 409 Air Pollution Meteorology: Air Pollution Meteorology Instruments Discusses the importance of measuring meteorological events and conditions in understanding and dealing with air pollution. Instruments measuring air speed, direction and temperature are discussed. 21:56 minutes USEPA Course SI: 409 Air Pollution Meteorology: Pressure Systems, Wind, & Circulation Explains how differential heating of the Earth leads to high and low atmospheric pressure, how pressure difference causes wind, and how both lead to the formation of low and high pressure systems. Also describes macroscale phenomena and how the phenomena causes distribution of pollutants in air. 19:29 minutes USEPA Course SI: 409 Air Pollution Meteorology: Radiation Explains how the suns radiation causes atmospheric and oceanic movement and how this movement carries air pollutions through the atmosphere. 10:02 minutes Ultra-Flush Hotshots - 1996 Describes the Ultra-Flush low-water toilet. 10 minutes Understanding Disinfection By-Products: An Overview AWWA - 1999 11 minutes V Back to Top Valves: Theory & Practice A detailed discussion of the types of valves found in water and wastewater systems. Emphasizes identification of valves and valve components. 40 minutes Village Sanitation In Rural Alaska Alaska Cooperative Extension Documents the wastewater handling methods (honey-buckets) that are used in many rural Alaska villages and the unhealthy, unsanitary and unpleasant living conditions that result. 9 minutes W Back to Top W&T V-800 Chlorinators Covers the operation and repair of a Wallace & Tiernan V-800 gas chlorinator. Shows step-by-step disassembly and reassembly of the V-800 chlorinator. 40 minutes Wastewater Collection System Operation & Maintenance (In 6 Parts) CSUS - 1997 This 6 part series covers practical operation, inspection and maintenance of collection systems. It is intended as an introduction for collection system personnel. Part 1- Guardians of Health: Importance, Inspection and Testing; 33 minutes Part 2 - TV Stars: Closed Circuit Television Inspection; 28 minutes Part 3 - Pipe Detectives: pipeline Cleaning and Maintenance Methods; 28 minutes Part 4 - Way Makers: Pipeline Cleaning and Chemical Control; 39 minutes Part 5 - Flow Movers: Operation of Wastewater Lift Stations Part 1; 32 minutes Part 6 - Motor Specialists: Operation of Wastewater Lift Stations Part 2; 30 minutes Wastewater Treatment Activated Sludge L & K International Videotraining Covers the theory, components and operation of the activated sludge wastewater treatment process. 85 minutes Wastewater Treatment RBC's & Trickling Filters L & K International Videotraining Covers theory, components and operation of the relating biological contactor and trickling filters wastewater treatment processes. 38 minutes Water Distribution Operator Training Series AWWA - 2006 The five DVDs in this series provide a thorough basic-training program in municipal water distribution system operation and equipment. Designed for new water distribution operators and students, the DVDs explain five primary distribution topics: Water Mains and Fittings, Valves, Hydrants, Pumps and Motors, and Services and Meters. 12-15 minutes Water Infrastructure Successful Strategies for Local Leadership LGAC The purpose of the DVD is to aid those who make these key decisions on a day-to-day basis. By sharing our experiences, we hope that it will convey to other officials thevalue of water and the importance of thinking strategically about managing water infrastructure and assets. How these decisions are made today will impact generations to come. We hope that all who currently hold or aspire to public office will identify with at least one of these case studies and be guided by a new way of thinking about the precious resource that is, ultimately, the lifeblood of your community - clean and safe water. By investing to safeguard our water assets for the future, local leadership will provide the critical link to ensuring a prosperous future for communities everywhere. 13 minutes Water Supply Operations Series: Case Studies in Source Protection AWWA - 1995 Discusses the protection of drinking water supply sources. Describes what can happen when a source is left unprotected, how source protection plans are related to land use control, how some utilities protect the sources and presents the basics of a sanitary survey. 17 minutes Water Supply Operations Series: Centrifugal Pumps AWWA - 1996 Examines what makes centrifugal pumps work, describes both single and double suction pumps and outline operation and maintenance procedures. 13 minutes AWWA - 2008 This operator-training DVD explains the basics of centrifugal pumps, the most common pump used in water systems. 13 minutes Water Supply Operations Series: Coagulation, Flocculation and Sedimentation AWWA - 1995 Explains, demonstrates and evaluates key strategies for optimizing the coagulation, flocculation and sedimentation process. 15 minutes AWWA - 2005 This DVD explains and demonstrates coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation processes to treatment operators and students. Water Supply Operations Series: Disinfection AWWA - 1995 Presents the basics of the Disinfection processes, including chlorine, chloramines, chlorine dioxide and ozone. Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the disinfectants including cost and ease of use. 15 minutes AWWA - 2004 This DVD provides basic information on water disinfection chemicals and processes. 20 minutes Water Supply Operations Series: Disinfection By-Products Control AWWA - 1995 Presents current information on balancing the effective use of disinfectants while minimizing disinfection by-products and explores the latest techniques for removing disinfection by-product precursors. 11 minutes Water Supply Operation Series: Distribution Systems AWWA - 2007 This operator-training DVD provides fundamental information about the structures, equipment, operation, and maintenance of municipal water distribution systems. 25 minutes Water Supply Operation Series: Distribution Systems Leak Detection and Repair AWWA - 1996 Covers information needed to implement a leak detection and repair program with discussion of procedures and common leak causes. 16 minutes Water Supply Operations Series: Distribution Systems Flushing and Cleaning AWWA - 1996 Presents the components of an effective flushing and cleaning program with discussion of mechanical cleaning procedures and tips on running an efficient and effective program. 16 minutes Water Supply Operations Series: Distribution Systems Overview: A Case Study AWWA - 1996 Through case studies you'll learn how the communities made the most of their budgets to prolong system life and examine the strategies for developing a strong operation and maintenance program. 15 minutes Water Supply Operations Series: Filtration AWWA - 1995 Presents the fundamentals of filtration, including conventional and direct filtration and pressure and gravity filters. Presents pros and cons of various processes and covers maintenance needs of filters. 15 minutes AWWA - 2008 This video on DVD presents basic information on conventional water filtration processes. 20 minutes Water Supply Operations Series: Jar Testing AWWA - 1995 Presents the jar test procedure and discusses how it can be used to optimize water treatment plant operation. 19 minutes Water Supply Operation Series: Membranes AWWA - 2006 Water operator training DVD describes the basics of microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis technologies for water treatment. 15 minutes Water Supply Operations Series: Membranes Processes AWWA - 1995 Explores state-of-the-art advances, the history of membrane technology and covers microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis. 15 minutes Water Supply Operations Series: Ozone AWWA - 1995 Explains how ozone is getting careful consideration as a chemical with immense potential for drinking water Disinfection. Discusses pros and cons if its use and how some cities are using it effectively. 12 minutes Water Supply Operations Series: Ozone and UV AWWA - 2008 Operators get practical instruction in the use of ozone and ultraviolet for drinking water treatment. 12 minutes Water Supply Operations Series: SCADA and Instrumentation AWWA - 2005 DVD: Operators learn basic principles of automation, control instrumentation, and SCADA in water treatment and distribution. Water Supply Operations Series: Turbidity Measurement and Particle Counting AWWA - 1995 Video: Presents the role turbidimeters and particle counters play in water quality testing. Discusses nephelometric turbidimeters and various particle counters and how they can be used effectively. 11 minutes AWWA - 2008 DVD: Water treatment operators learn the uses and operation of tubidimeters and particle counters. We All Live Downstream OR State Univ. Agr. Comm. - 1996 Examines Oregon's Tualatin River, a waterway that struggles to survive under pressure from non-point source pollution. Examines how local residents and officials are trying to deal with the problems. 28:30 minutes Back to Top |
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