Water Quality & Systems: A Guide for Facility Managers

Water Quality & Systems: A Guide for Facility Managers

This book was written to serve as a guide for facility managers and other building professionals who have the responsibility for water supply and wastewater drainage systems. Designed for on-the-job use, it will guide you step by step in achieving an optimally functioning system, while controlling both operating and maintenance costs – and keeping building occupants satisfied and productive. You'll learn the best approaches to keeping your water systems both safe and efficient, and also assuring that your are in full compliance with all applicable regulations. The book has been specifically formatted to provide the manager with the most important, most comprehensive amount of information in the least amount of time, thereby optimizing the reader's investment in the information. Also included is the latest information on EPA's WAVE Saver program for the hotel/motel industry, as well as coverage of other regulations and codes.

CONTENTS

1 – Water Management
2 – Water: Supply & Disposal
3 – Law & Regulations
4 – Water Impurities
5 – Scale & Corrosion of Water Systems
6 – Upgrades & Renovations
7 – Pipe & Fittings
8 – Pumps & Tanks
9 – Valves & Fixtures
10 – Instrumentation, Hydraulics, Plumbing
11 – Water Supply Systems
12 – Hot Water Systems
13 – Wastewater Systems
14 – Applications
15 – Project Management
16 – Performance Testing
17 – Maintenance
18 – Managing Your Team
19 – Trade Groups & Associations
Appendices, Index

6 x 9, 288 pp., Illus., Softcover
ISBN: 1-57730-300-8