<p>We, the editors, have long believed that a strong knowledge of relatively simple economic and engineering concepts is valuable in solving water management problems. The lack of such knowledge has been apparent to us in some of the journal articles, research proposals and books we have reviewed. T
Urban Water Supply Handbook
โ Scribed by Larry W Mays
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill Professional
- Year
- 2002
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 671
- Series
- Handbook
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
This state-of-the art resource draws upon the accumulated wisdom of a carefully chosen team of internationally recognized experts selected for their extensive experience in the essential aspects of water supply systems. You'll find authoritative, detailed coverage of: Historical perspectives of urban water supply Strategic planning for small water systems Security analysis Integrated management and water use management Performance indicators for management support Outsourcing and public-private partnerships Optimal operation GIS applied to water supply systems Water pricing and drought management Water demand analysis Urban water infrastructure in the desert Regional water supply planning models Intrusion susceptibility using GIS Reliability/availability analysis of distribution systems Maintenance, reliability, and replacement scheduling Adaptive management for water supply planningComplete with informative case studies, the Urban Water Supply Handbook will prove to be an invaluable resource for consulting engineers, public works engineers and administrators, municipal engineers, and water managers worldwide involved with urban water systems.
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