Water System Operations Handbook

Clean, dependent drinking water begins with operators who understand how every part of the system works together.Water System Operations Handbook gives you a practical, system-wide understanding of modern water utility operations-from source protection and treatment chemistry to distribution, regulatory compliance, maintenance, emergency response, and workforce management. Whether you are entering the water industry, developing your operational knowledge, or managing utility responsibilities, this handbook helps you make better-informed decisions with confidence.Inside, you will learn how to: - Understand hydraulics, pressure, flow, water hammer, and system profiles- Evaluate surface water, groundwater, wells, and source-protection risks- Apply essential water chemistry, microbiology, sampling, and quality-control principles- Navigate coagulation, filtration, disinfection, membranes, and specialized treatment processes- Operate pumps, motors, storage facilities, valves, hydrants, and distribution networks- Control corrosion, water age, nitrification, leaks, and cross-connections- Strengthen regulatory monitoring, reporting, recordkeeping, and public communication- Prepare for emergencies involving contamination, power loss, drought, flooding, and cybersecurity threats- Improve preventive maintenance, asset management, energy efficiency, and operational resilience- Understand operator certification, continuing education, automation, and career developmentOrganized into 30 focused chapters, the book connects technical principles with the daily realities of operating a modern utility. Clear explanations and chapter summaries make complex material easier to review and apply.Build the broad operational knowledge required to protect public health, maintain compliance, and keep water moving safely from source to tap.Get your copy today and develop a stronger command of modern water system operations.