Author: Arun K. DebPublisher: American Water Works Association
ISBN: 0898679877
Category : Trenchless construction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Demonstration of Innovative Water Main Renewal Techniques
Author: Arun K. DebPublisher: American Water Works Association
ISBN: 0898679877
Category : Trenchless construction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Customer Acceptance of Water Main Structural Reliability
Author: Nimmi DamodaranPublisher: American Water Works Association
ISBN: 1583213929
Category : Consumers
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
This book reports on an evaluation approach for utilities to use to assess customer perceptions, attitudes, and expectations for water system reliability; their tolerance to service disruptions and construction impacts; and their willingness to pay for expected levels of service. Strategies discussed include methods for assessing customers' perceptions and expectations, costs of infrastructure strategies, how to incorporate external costs, and a plan to communicate with customers.
Decision Support System for Distribution System Piping Renewal
Author: Arun K. DebPublisher: American Water Works Association
ISBN: 1583212116
Category : Decision support systems
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Guidelines to Minimize Downtime During Pipe Lining Operations
Author: Thomas D. RockawayPublisher: American Water Works Association
ISBN: 1583215441
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
This report provides best utility practices to minimize downtime during pipe lining operations. "Downtime" refers to not only the amount of time customers are without water service, but also the amount of time customers must rely on temporary service, endure restricted service, or are served by less secure networks. The report reviews pipe lining procedures in current use by water utilities and identifies those that improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Practices to Prevent Microbiological Contamination of Water Mains
Author: Greg PiersonPublisher: American Water Works Association
ISBN: 9781583211625
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
"The objective of this project was to identify and develop Good Practices that can realistically be implemented by water utilities for preventing microbiological contamination associated with the installation, rehabilitation, and repair of water mains." -- Executive summary.
Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Infrastructure Management
Author: Neil S. GriggPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1439881847
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
Urban water services are building blocks for healthy cities, and they require complex and expensive infrastructure systems. Most of the infrastructure is out of sight and tends to be taken for granted, but an infrastructure financing crisis looms in the United States because the systems are aging and falling behind on maintenance. A road map for pu
Development of Distribution System Water Quality Optimization Plans
Author: Melinda J. FriedmanPublisher: American Water Works Association
ISBN: 1583213880
Category : Water
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
CD-ROM contains chapter 4 and appendices A & B.
The Business of Water
Author: Steve MaxwellPublisher: American Water Works Association
ISBN: 1613000731
Category : Water resources development
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Manual for Controlling and Reducing the Frequency of Pavement Utility Cuts
Author: W. James WildePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electric lines
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
The Crisis of Innovation in Water and Wastewater
Author: Duncan A. ThomasPublisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 9781781958391
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
This is an extremely well-researched and documented book. The authors hypothesis is that the current water and wastewater sector is failing the populations of the western-world by clinging to orthodox and short-term visions of new technology and innovation, and also failing the developing nations by believing that delivery of western-world high-technology solutions is a contribution to humanitarian development. This is the crisis of innovation . To many practitioners in the water industry the book will be perceived to be hypercritical (of the incrementalism, conservative and dogged traditionalism ) of the sector, but in fact it is stimulating and positive. In the latter chapters an alternate more holistic model of water development is described. There needs to be a movement from large, central infrastructure resources to distributed systems that are more appropriate to local needs and can be coupled with environmentally sustainable energy sources and practices. Tim Lack, European Topic Centre on Water, UK Whilst acknowledging a massive leap from standpipe to universal water provision in 100 years in developed countries, the authors of this book see problems for global sustainable water supply and wastewater removal in the future. Using the UK water industry as an example, they describe the global water industry as risk averse and unwilling to innovate, a view that is encouraged by the institutional and financial regimes under which it works. The book explores the reasons for concern and sets out some hard-hitting views on how the water industry is failing to identify and tackle the essential problems in a world which is becoming ever more depleted of fresh water. The concluding chapter brings to a focus the problems of the crisis in innovation and gives some concrete suggestions for tackling them. This volume should raise the awareness of policymakers and regulators, technologists and concerned members of the public. Peter Chave, Independent Consultant and formerly Head of Pollution Control, National Rivers Authority, UK This significant new book highlights a little acknowledged but potentially catastrophic crisis of innovation in the global water sector, which institutions and industries are frighteningly ill-equipped to tackle or even accept. It suggests potential new technology and policy approaches to overcome both current and future problems. The book explores how technological innovation is vital to help provide sustainable water in both the UK and developing countries. However, innovation is being overlooked in the face of global trends to privatize and regulate water utilities. The authors highlight how the global water sector is failing to respond to increasingly complex world needs and continues to build largely unsustainable centralized infrastructures, opposing more appropriate, distributed and local modern technologies. The book also includes suggestions for potentially innovative technology and policy solutions to meet escalating global water and wastewater demands. Importantly, the authors adopt a long-term perspective that crosses both disciplinary and institutional boundaries, and include an international comparative perspective, covering a diverse range of examples and countries. This comprehensive book will have a broad appeal amongst researchers and academics with an interest in technology management, innovation studies, geography and development studies. It will also be a valuable asset for water regulators and governmental and non-governmental organisations working in this field.