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Handbook of Water Use & Conservation by Amy Vickers Hardbound, 464 pages Publication: 2001, 2nd printing Click Here for Overview

A Practical Approach to Water Conservation for   Commercial Industrial Facilities by Mohan Seneviratne Hardbound, 400 pages Publication: May 2007 Click Here for Overview

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Water Loss Control, Second Edition by Julian Thornton, Reinhard Sturm, George Kunkel Hardbound, 632 pages Publication: June 2008 Click Here for Overview

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Handbook of Water Use and Conservation
by Amy Vickers

The definitive and state-of-the-art reference on water use, conservation, and efficiency measures.

Overview

As drought, pollution, and sprawl make water increasingly scarce, many are seeking new and sustainable solutions to water supply problems.  This book is the most comprehensive, authoritative, and state-of-the-art reference ever published on water use, conservation, and the growing array of efficiency measures to help meet future water needs.  This one-of-a-kind reference is packed with hundreds of fact-filled tables, charts, photographs, and case studies that explain everything you need to know about water use and conservation measures.  Learn how to save water, money, and energy and help comply with federal water efficiency standards, plumbing codes, and conservation ordinances and policies.

A "must have" for all professionals, libraries, and anyone concerned with water and the environment — planners, engineers, architects, consultants, policymakers, code and regulatory officials, builders, landscape designers, irrigators, academicians, and conservationists —the long-needed "Handbook for Water Use and Conservation: Homes, Landscapes, Businesses, Industries, Farms" by Amy Vickers:

     - Outlines 10 key steps for a successful conservation program.
     - Describes water use characteristics of major customer sectors.
     - Provides water audit steps for homes, landscapes, businesses, factories, and farms.
     - Information on more than 100 water-efficiency measures for long-term demand reductions & drought response.
     - Presents estimated water savings, benefits, and costs for efficiency measures.
     - Includes energy conservation benefits from water efficiency measures.
     - Offers hundreds of fact-filled tables, illustrations, and case studies.
     - Lists online links to conservation organizations, agencies, businesses, suppliers, and information resources.
     - Comes with appendices, a full index, glossary, and conversion factors.

Table of Contents

     Chapter 1 - Planning a Successful Water Conservation Program
     Chapter 2 - Residential and Domestic Water use and Efficiency Measures
     Chapter 3 - Landscape Water Use and Efficiency Measures
     Chapter 4 - Industrial, Commerical, and Institutional Water Use and Efficiency Measures
     Chapter 5 - Agricultural Water Use and Efficiency Measures
     Chapter 6 - The Water Conservation Network

     Appendices
          - Contents of a Comprehensive Water Conservation Plan
          - Basic Elements of a Water Integrated Resource Plan
          - BMPs for Urban Water Conservation in California
          - Water and Sewer Rates, Costs, and Savings by Volume of Use
          - Sample Worksheet: Residential (Indoor) Water Audit
          - Sample Worksheet: Landscape and Irrigation Water Audit
          - Sample Worksheet: Industrial/Commercial/Institutional Water Audit
          - EWMPs for Agricultural Water Suppliers in California
     Glossary
     Conversion Factors
     Index

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A Practical Approach to Water Conservation for Commercial Industrial Facilities
by Mohan Seneviratne

Water conservation is an essential part of water use management in industrial and commercial sectors.

Overview

Industry and commerce use vast amounts of water, and in many parts of the world water is becoming a scarce commodity.  This book is a "best practice" manual for water conservation for industrial and commercial users world-wide.  It offers a practical account of the measures which can be taken to re-educate industrial and commercial users in the techniques of water saving and re-use--anywhere in the world.  Written by a practicing water consultant, the principles of water management and best practices conservation are covered in detail and are supported by examples from numerous industrial and commercial operations.

Table of Contents

     Chapter 1 - Water Conservation – A Priority for Business
     Chapter 2 - Basic Water Chemistry
     Chapter 3 - Saving Water: Step by Step
     Chapter 4 - Measuring Flow and Consumption
     Chapter 5 - Cooling Water Systems
     Chapter 6 - Alternatives to Wet Cooling Towers
     Chapter 7 - Steam Systems
     Chapter 8 - Industrial Water Reuse Technologies
     Chapter 9 - Making a Financially Sound Business Case 
     Chapter 10 - The Hospitality Sector
     Chapter 11 - Commercial Buildings, Hospitals and Institutional Buildings
     Chapter 12 - Swimming Pools
     Chapter 13 - Food Processing and Beverage Industry
     Chapter 14 - Oil Refining
     Chapter 15 - Laundries

     Glossary of Terms
     Appendices
          - Worksheets
          - Conversions
     Index

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Water Loss Control, Second Edition
by Julian Thornton, Reinhard Sturm, George Kunkel

Master the Latest Techniques to Quantify, Locate, Control, and Prevent Water and Revenue Loss in Water Utility Operations.

Overview

This comprehensive guide takes you step by step through every stage of the development of a water loss control program--from 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.

Includes:

     - Updated U.S. and international standardized water audit methodologies
     - Step-by-step guide to creating an effective water loss control program
     - Guidance on data collection, validation, & component analysis of water supply & customer consumption volumes
     - Detailed description of available intervention tools against real losses
     - Detailed description of available intervention tools against apparent losses
     - Innovations in AMR and AMI that will transform accountability in the water supply industry
     - Integrated technologies to optimize water distribution system operations
     - Detailed descriptions and case studies of successful water loss control and intervention programs
     - Comprehensive glossary of terms

Water Loss Control Manual covers:

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Water Loss Control: A Topic of the Twenty-First Century
Chapter 3 - Understanding the Types of Water Losses
Chapter 4 - Water Loss Management in the United States and Internationally
Chapter 5 - Steps of a Successful Water Loss Program
Chapter 6 - Validation of Source Meter Accuracy
Chapter 7 - Evaluating Water Losses: Using a Standardized Water Audit and Performance Indicators
Chapter 8 - Data Collection, Formatting, and Management
Chapter 10 - Modeling Water Losses
Chapter 11 - Controlling Apparent Losses: Capturing Missing Revenue & Improving Consumption Data Integrity
Chapter 12 - Controlling Apparent Losses: Customer Meter Inaccuracy
Chapter 13 - Controlling Apparent Losses from Data Transfer Errors by Leveraging AMI
Chapter 14 - Controlling Apparent Losses from Systematic Data Handling Errors in Customer Billing Systems
Chapter 15 - Controlling Apparent Losses: Unauthorized Consumption
Chapter 16 - Controlling Real Losses in the Field: Proactive Leak Detection
Chapter 17 - Controlling Real Losses: Speed and Quality of Leak Repair
Chapter 18 - Controlling Real Losses: Pressure Management
Chapter 19 - Controlling Real Losses: Infrastructure Management
Chapter 20 - Water Efficiency Programs
Chapter 21 - Using In-House Staff or a Contractor and Designing a Bid Document
Chapter 22 - Understanding Basic Hydraulics

Appendices
     - Case Studies
     - Equipment & Techniques
     - Demand Profiling fro Optimal Meter Sizing
Glossary
Index

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