Books
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Restoration Ecology Journal
Restoration Ecology, the Society’s bi-monthly scientific and technical peer-reviewed journal, fosters the exchange of ideas among the many disciplines involved in the process of ecological restoration and includes original papers describing experimental, observational and theoretical studies spanning both the natural and social sciences. Addressing global concerns and communicating ...
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Ecological Restoration
Published quarterly by the University of Wisconsin Press, Ecological Restoration features articles on a broad range of topics related to the technical, biological, and social aspects of restoring landscapes, and explores issues such as the role of education, land-use policy, the science of collaboration, and evolving theories of post-modern humans and their environment. The journal offers ...
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Water Operator Certification Exam Prep
AWWA’s most popular operator training aid, this study guide is specially designed to give water operators and students practice in answering questions that are similar in format and content to the questions that appear on state certification exams. Sample questions and answers for both water treatment and distribution systems are included. This study guide was developed by AWWA in cooperation ...
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M19 Emergency Planning for Water and Wastewater Utilities, Fifth Edition
Disruptions in water quality and delivery can result from emergencies such as natural disasters, accidents, or intentional acts. Regardless of their size and location, utilities should prepare for emergencies before they occur and be able to quickly restore water services. This manual presents an all-hazards approach for principles, practices, and guidelines in water utility emergency planning. ...
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Standards Official Notice - June 2018
The following AWWA Standards will be effective June 2018: ANSI/AWWA B604-18 Granular Activated Carbon ANSI/AWWA B605-18 Reactivation of Granular Activated Carbon ANSI/AWWA G485-18 Direct Potable Reuse Program ...
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M62 Membrane Applications for Water Reuse
Reverse osmosis (RO) membranes have been used in water reuse since the 1960s, however; the use of membranes in full-scale reuse applications has changed dramatically. The goal for membrane facilities in water reuse applications is finding the balance between cleaning frequency and chemical and energy costs. This manual presents a comprehensive description of the issues related to applying ...
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Standards Official Notice - May 2018
The following AWWA Standards will be effective May 2018: ANSI/AWWA B303-18 Sodium Chlorite ANSI/AWWA B408-18 Liquid Polyaluminum Chloride ANSI/AWWA B510-18 Carbon Dioxide ANSI/AWWA C222-18 Polyurethane Coatings and Linings ANSI/AWWA C655-18 Field ...
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M33 Flowmeters in Water Supply, Third Edition
This manual provides information about the most common large flowmeters used in water treatment and in custody-transfer applications, including the Venturi, modified Venturi, orifice plate, electromagnetic (mag), turbine and propeller, transit-time ultrasonic, vortex, averaging Pitot, and averaging insertable electromagnetic (mag). The discussion of these meters covers basic theory, installation, ...
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NGOs acquire land in Brazil to create wildlife corridor
The acquired land plot is located in a region of the Atlantic Forest, and will be connected to the Poço das Antas reserve by a bridge that will cross over a major highway. ...
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Financing Water to 2030: Charting the changing flows of public and private capital to water infrastructure
The paradigm for financing water infrastructure is changing. As the need for investment is becoming more urgent, governments are finding themselves increasingly constrained by their over stretched balance sheets. At the same time demographic change is driving demand for investments which can deliver a steady yield with a low degree of risk – the kind of profile that only water can ...
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M5 Water Utility Management, Third Edition
Increasing demands, changing technologies, uncertain costs, and aging systems complicate every utility manager’s role. M5 Water Utility Management was developed through the collaborative effort of leaders in the utility profession who have successfully met the challenges of managing a water utility. It is designed for both new and experienced managers who are looking to better understand all ...
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M32 Computer Modeling of Water Distribution Systems, Fourth Edition
Computer modeling is a water utility’s most powerful tool for managing and operating a water distribution system. This 4th edition of M32 Computer Modeling of Water Distribution Systems, describes how to build accurate water distribution system models, and use models to manage assets and solve hydraulic and water quality problems. The manual discusses how to use models to: Predict pressures and ...
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Pamphlet 9 Chlorine Vaporizing Systems
Contains information intended to assist in the selection, design and safe operation of vaporizers. ...
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Hazardous Pollutants in Biological Treatment Systems: A Guide to Fundamentals and Experimental Research
Hazardous Pollutants in Biological Treatment Systems examines the behaviour, removal and effects of hazardous pollutants in biological treatment. While in former years the main aim in biological treatment was the removal of bulk organic matter or nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, due to the discharge of a number of specific inorganic or organic hazardous compounds into wastewater ...
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M52 Water Conservation Programs - A Planning Manual, Second Edition
This manual provides water utilities and other industry professionals with the skills and information to develop, implement, and measure the success of a water conservation program. Those with an existing conservation program discover areas of improvement using a more comprehensive approach. M52 also discusses water conservation rates, community involvement, how to overcome obstacles and measures ...
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Digitally Enhanced Maps and Sections
William Smith has often been declared to be the ‘Father of English Stratigraphy’. Smith conceived stratigraphy in 3D but endeavoured to represent his concept in 2D on his remarkable 1815 map, A delineation of the strata of England and Wales, with part of Scotland. Almost two hundred years later his original maps and sections have been digitized and combined with remote sensing data. ...
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Geology, Resources and Tectonics
Myanmar is a country vastly rich in gold, silver, base metals, tin–tungsten, gems and hydrocarbons and is one of the last exploration frontiers remaining in the world. Tectonically Myanmar lies at the eastern end of the Himalayan Mountain Chain and over the last 50 Ma has been profoundly affected by the collision between India and Eurasia, which is still ongoing, with frequent destructive ...
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M68 Water Quality in Distribution Systems
Distribution systems represent the last barrier available to water systems to maintain safe and high-quality water, and this manual provides a “first stop” for common distribution system water quality challenges. M68 offers practical guidance and best management practices for maintaining and improving distribution system water quality. It will help drinking water utilities and professionals ...
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Pamphlet 17 Packaging Plant Safety and Operational Guidelines
Contains recommendations for receiving, inspecting, testing and reconditioning chlorine cylinders, ton containers, valves and fusible plugs at packaging plants. It also covers procedures for filling these containers, personal protective equipment use, tank car receiving, emergency planning/response, and key regulations. ...
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Earth Science for Disaster Risk Reduction
With dense urban populations located in one of the most active tectonic belts in the world, Indonesia is a hotspot for natural hazard risk. During the twentieth century, Indonesia had limited means to keep natural disaster fatalities from rising commensurately with the explosive growth in population. This situation is changing rapidly, however, with major political and economic advances over the ...
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