ACRP Water Books

by Skeet Arasmith

This 487 page book contains over 500 original illustrations and is the only textbook designed specifically for small water systems, (populations less than 3,300).

This manual is field tested and reviewed by a team of representatives from various Alaska agencies to ensure accuracy and practicality. It contains information on all aspects of small water systems including special considerations for arctic conditions. Any water facility will find this text a valuable resource to add to their information library.

Not only is Introduction to Small Water Systems a valuable reference manual, it is an excellent preparation tool for those seeking certification at Treatment or Collection levels OIT and I.

This text is designed for use in a four-day workshop.

Contents:

• Introduction to Drinking Water Systems
• Basic Science Concepts
• Water Sources
• Treatment
• Distribution Systems
• Pumping Systems
• Safety
• Regulations and Monitoring
• Management Considerations
• Math

Introduction to Small Water System manual $60.00

Correspondence course and manual $115.00

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by Skeet Arasmith

Operation of Water Sources was written to provide instruction and support for those individuals responsible for the operation of surface and groundwater sources. This manual is part of a series being developed for operators and managers of water systems serving populations of 3,300 or less. This 373 page text is designed for learning and contains over 330 custom illustrations to maximize understanding of concepts and details.
This manual delivers brief, concise background information linked to specific step-by-step procedures.
This manual is an ideal reference source and study text for those seeking certification in levels II and III.

Contents:

• Hydrology – Impact of rock and soils in water quality, identification of source location using GPS, PLSS and USGS well and spring numbering system. Physical description of watersheds, aquifer types including fresh water lens and springs. Groundwater hydraulics and the impact of pumping on groundwater movement.
  
  
• Surface Water Operations – Watershed management, water rights, source protection, data collection, flow measurements, water quality data, routine operations, storage facilities, dam inspection procedure, intake structures, settling basins, springs, roof catchments systems, and assessment program.
  
  
• Groundwater Operations – Finding groundwater, types of wells, well location considerations, well components, well house components, source protection, groundwater under the influence, routine well operations, aquifer and well pump data collection and analysis, start-up, shut-down and well abandoning considerations.
  
  
• Pumping Systems – Pump types, pump piping system components, pump piping systems, pump electrical systems, pump electrical system safety, normal operations, and typical problems.
  
  
• Transmission Lines – Components, PRV stations, flow meters and meter reading, routine operations including line break repairs.

Price $64.00

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by Skeet Arasmith

Operation of Water Distribution Systems was written to provide instruction and support for those individuals responsible for the operation of small water distribution systems. This manual is part of a series being developed for operators and managers of water systems serving populations of 3,300 or less. This 552 page text is designed for learning and contains over 545 custom illustrations to maximize understanding of concepts and details.
This manual delivers brief, concise background information linked to specific step-by-step procedures.
This manual is an ideal reference source and study text for those seeking certification in levels II and III.

Contents:

• The Distribution System
• Customer Services
• The Piping System
• Safety Considerations
• Distribution System Valves
• Inspection & Monitoring the System
• Fire Hydrant Operation & Inspection
• Meters & Gauges
• Distribution Storage
• Appendix
• Booster Station Operation

Price $88.00

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by Skeet Arasmith

Water Distribution System Construction is the only manual written on construction techniques for distribution system operators. This 387 page text is designed for learning and contains over 350 custom illustrations to maximize understanding of concepts and details. This manual delivers brief, concise background information linked to specific step-by-step procedures. Techniques conform to pertinent sets of published construction standards including the standards produced by AWWA.

Operators, construction crew members and their leaders praise this book as the best resource tool available to promote consistent, low-cost construction techniques understood by workers at all levels.

Contents:

• Construction pre-planning
• Implementing the construction plan
• Blueprint reading
• Traffic control
• Safety
• Pipe materials
• Hydrants, valves, and other appurtenances
• Cave-in protection
• Pipe laying procedures
• Thrust blocks
• Corrosion and corrosion control
• Bedding, backfill and clean-up
• Disinfection and testing
• Trenching techniques

Price $49.00

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by George C. Mason

A manual written for waterworks
operators by an operator who has been teaching math concepts for over 18 years.

This 80 page workbook guides users through math applications commonly used in the waterworks industry. It separates formulas, conversion tables, glossaries, and friction loss tables into easy-to-use sections. While most math books are divided into math concepts, this text is divided into application topics such as volume, flow, etc. so you can easily use the material for real-world applications.

Each concept is approached in detail with an explanation, sample problems, and step-by-step solutions. The concepts are put to use with practice problems and supported with detailed answers.

This material is appropriate for certification preparation in levels OIT through III of Water Distribution and Water Treatment.

Contents:

• Formula
• Volume
• Conversion Tables
• Force & Thrust
• Glossary of Terms
• Flow
• Head/Pressure
• Dosage
• Square Roots
• Proportion
• Rate/Time of Flow
• Horsepower
• Concentration
• Friction Loss Tables
• Dilution
• Water Hammer Information
• Friction Loss
• Answers for Practice Problems
• Appendices (Temperature Conversions, Fractions, Decimals, and Percents)

Price $19.00

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by Dan Lundy

The information you need to pass your certification exam is now compiled in convenient flash card format. Certification in the water and wastewater industry requires demonstration of a broad range of water and wastewater knowledge.

• FlashCerts!TM enable users to recall facts and numbers with ease.
• FlashCerts!TM improve memory retention and instill confidence.
• FlashCerts!TM are ideal for certification levels I through III.
• FlashCerts!TM are available for Wastewater, Water Treatment, and Water Distribution

Price $36.50 each