Elsevier S & T

Water Supply

Ratnayaka; Twort, Alan C.; Ratnayaka, Don D.; Brandt, Malcolm J.

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Table of contents
  • Cover
  • Contentsv
  • Prefaceix
  • Contributing authors, reviewers and advisorsxi
  • Abbreviations used in bibliographiesxiii
  • Chapter 1. Public water supply requirement and its measurement1
  • Chapter 2. The organisation and financing of public water supplies36
  • Chapter 3. Hydrology and surface supplies63
  • Part I – Hydrological considerations63
  • Part II – Yield of surface sources87
  • Chapter 4. Groundwater supplies114
  • Chapter 5. Dams, impounding reservoirs and river intakes152
  • Chapter 6. Chemistry, microbiology and biology of water196
  • Part I – Significant chemicals and physico-chemical parameters in water197
  • Part II – Water quality standards for chemical and physical parameters221
  • Part III – Water microbiology240
  • Part IV – Water biology254
  • Part V – New and emerging issues260
  • Chapter 7. Storage, clarification and filtration of water267
  • Part I – Storage, screening, sedimentation and clarification267
  • Part II – Water filtration methods and sludge disposal317
  • Chapter 8. Specialised and advanced water treatment processes370
  • Chapter 9. Disinfection of water429
  • Chapter 10. Hydraulics463
  • Chapter 11. Service reservoirs499
  • Chapter 12. Pumping plant: electrical, control and instrumentation systems522
  • Chapter 13. Pipes, pipeline construction and valves559
  • Chapter 14. Pipeline and distribution system design and analysis613
  • Chapter 15. Distribution practice638
  • Conversion factors667
  • Index669
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780340720189
  • ISBN-13 9780080520803
  • Author Ratnayaka; Twort, Alan C.; Ratnayaka, Don D.; Brandt, Malcolm J.
  • Edition 5th
  • Category Technology & Engineering
  • Subject Water Supply

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This new edition of a classic text has been significantly expanded to cover the most current issues and international standards are examined in-depth, with detailed coverage of WHO, European, UK and US standards, organisations and practice. Written with the postgraduate and professional water engineer in mind, this text will also be essential reading for undergraduates studying water engineering.

COMPREHENSIVE coverage of all aspects of public water supply and treatment for a worldwide market * INCLUDES more coverage of US, European and WHO standards and practice * COVERS important current topics such as EIA and cryptosporidium outbreaks