Wastewater collection systems are valuable assets to their communities and play a crucial role in public and environmental health. However, their value is often under-recognized and under-appreciated by those they serve, leading to inadequate reinvestment and insufficient resources provided for the proper management of the system. To address these challenges, wastewater collection system managers must be exceptionally proficient in a multitude of technical and nontechnical skills needed to operate and maintain a collection system efficiently and effectively. This book provides guidance, strategies, and ideas that may be used by a wastewater collection system manager to be successful within these many fields of expertise.
Wastewater Collection Systems Management, MOP 7, 7th Edition includes:
- Up-to-date reference to U.S. EPA and state guidelinesÂ
- Coverage of CMOM guidance criteriaÂ
- Recommendations for how to use public communication platformsÂ
- Strategies for developing comprehensive asset management programs for collection systemsÂ
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 System Operations and Maintenance
Chapter 3 Information Management
Chapter 4 Collection System Assessment and Capital Improvement Planning
Chapter 5 System Design Considerations
Chapter 6 Construction Contracting
Chapter 7 Public Policy and Community Relations
Chapter 8 Budgeting and Financial Planning
Chapter 9 Safety, Standard Procedures, Training, and Certifications
Chapter 10 Emergency Preparedness and Security