{"product_id":"water-loss-control-9780071499187","title":"Water Loss Control","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher's Note: Products purchased from third-party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster the Latest Techniques to Quantify, Locate, Control, and Prevent Water and Revenue Loss in Water Utility Operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive guide takes you step by step through every stage of the development of a water loss control program measuring and auditing water loss, tracking losses to their root cause, to developing a loss control program for future efficiency. Inside, you'll find precise descriptions of the most current methodologies and technologies, along with tables and figures presenting key information clearly and concisely. This second edition brings innovative approaches to water loss management, with information on new modeling methods, leak detection equipment, revenue protection programs, and best practices advocated by the American Water Works Association and the International Water Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated U.S. and international standardized water audit methodologies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step guide to creating an effective water loss control program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance on data collection, validation, and component analysis of water supply and customer consumption volumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed description of available intervention tools against real losses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed description of available intervention tools against apparent losses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInnovations in automatic meter reading (AMR) and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) will transform accountability in the water supply industry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated technologies to optimize water distribution system operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed descriptions and case studies of successful water loss control and intervention programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive glossary of terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Loss Control Manual covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious Types of Water and Revenue Losses- Traditional Control Methods - Progressive Approaches- Standard Water Audit Methodology- Meaningful Performance Indicators- Data Collection- Information Management- Validating the Water Audit Data- Field Equipment- Computer Modeling - -Strategies and Methods to Control Leakage and Optimize Revenue Recovery- Active Leakage Detection and Repair- Pressure Management- Distribution System Rehabilitation- Water Efficiency Programs- Hiring Contractors - Writing Bids- Case Studies- Calculations- Industry Papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e George Kunkel, Reinhard Sturm, Julian Thornton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill Companies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/30\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 632\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.76lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.24h x 7.67w x 1.53d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780071499187\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJulian Thornton has 27 years of experience with water loss management in 15 different countries and has published over thirty specialized papers on water loss management. He currently chairs the sub-committee writing the Third Edition of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) M36 publication Water Audits and Loss Control Programs, and is the Pressure Management Team Leader for the International Water Association's (IWA) Water Loss Task Force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReinhard Sturm is a water loss control specialist with extensive North American and international experience. He has published numerous water loss management papers and was the lead author and coprincipal investigator for the research project \"Leakage Management Technologies\" sponsored by the American Water Works Association Research Foundation. He is active in the AWWA Water Loss Control Committee and the IWA Water Loss Task Force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge A. Kunkel Jr, P.E. is a registered professional engineer with the Philadelphia Water Department. He has written frequently on innovations in water loss control, serving as coauthor of the Free Water Audit Software published by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and as technical editor for the Third Edition of the AWWA M36 publication Water Audits and Loss Control Programs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Companies","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":39924048560243,"sku":"0071499180","price":278.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_f9799fd0-8e5a-4be3-8e5d-c85a891ee042.jpg?v=1647436746","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/water-loss-control-9780071499187","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}