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good textbook for getting involved in water distribution system design

good textbook for getting involved in water distribution system design

good textbook for getting involved in water distribution system design

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Which books would you recommend for getting involved in water distribution system design and/or sewerage design? I have started a new position at my firm and am looking for some background reading.

Thanks,

RE: good textbook for getting involved in water distribution system design

Not a text book, but a whole series of books
try the AWWA bookstore
Hydrae

RE: good textbook for getting involved in water distribution system design

For Sewer Design:
"Design and Construction of Sanitary and Storm Sewers"; ASCE-Manuals and Reports on Engineering Practice- No 37; Copyright 1969.

For both Water Distribution and Gravity Systems:
"Hydraulic Design Handbook"; Larry W. Mays; McGraw-Hill Handbooks; Copyright 1999.

RE: good textbook for getting involved in water distribution system design

Collection and Pumping of Wastewater by Metcalf and Eddy.

RE: good textbook for getting involved in water distribution system design

Water Supply and Pollution Control by Viessman, Hammer et al

RE: good textbook for getting involved in water distribution system design

Try to get an electronic copy of Advanced Water Distributions Modelling and Management. It is published by Haestad Methods in  hard back form but they have been giving out free copies of CDs at expos.

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