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Author Bloetscher, Frederick.

Title Water basics for decision makers : local officials' guide to water and wastewater systems / by Frederick Bloetscher
Published [Denver, CO] : American Water Works Association : Published in conjunction with the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association, [2009]
©2009

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Description xv, 187 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm
Contents 1. Introduction -- 2. Regulatory framework -- 3. Water and sewer use and classification -- 4. Raw groundwater and surface water supplies -- 5. Water treatment -- 6. Wastewater treatment -- 7. Water plant operations -- 8. Water distribution and sewer collection system operation and maintenance -- 9. Management of the water system -- 10. Administrative measures -- 11. Financing water systems -- 12. Planning for the future -- References -- Appendix A. Organizations with additional information and assistance -- Appendix B. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regional offices -- Appendix C. State drinking water agencies and rural community assistance program agencies -- Appendix D. Additional published resources
Summary "This handbook is revision of the 1992 Drinking Water Handbook for Public Officials (EPA-810-B-92-016), and the 1993 AWWA publication, Drinking Water Handbook for Public Officials, 2e. This less technical resource leads the reader through the process from finding the water supply, to use by the customer, and disposal of the treated wastewater using photos and graphics. New to this version is a section on water and sewer utilities as enterprise funds with discussions on rate concepts, rate schedule options, impact fees, and financial planning. Also included is coverage of risk: system failure, public health impacts, or breached security. This Handbook should be of particular interest to all local officials, including city management, finance staff, public works personnel, engineers, and new utility managers."--BOOK JACKET
Notes Rev. ed. of: Drinking water handbook for public officials (1993)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-158) and index
Subject Water -- Distribution -- Management.
Water-supply -- Management.
Sewage disposal -- Management.
Infrastructure (Economics) -- Management.
LC no. 2008021703
ISBN 9781583215852
1583215859