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AWWA Manuals represent water community best practices. Tap into in-depth knowledge vetted by dedicated volunteer committees and industry experts. AWWA Manuals dive deep into specific topics that are essential to the water community.
AWWA Manuals: Water Community Best Practices
For smooth and efficient day-to-day operation and management of municipal water systems, water professionals depend on AWWA Manuals of Water Supply Practices. AWWA Manuals are consensus documents focused on providing strategies and steps for water system optimization. They are written, reviewed, and approved by members of AWWA volunteer committees. With more than 60+ AWWA Manuals of Practice published to-date, you are sure to find the trusted resources you need on topics ranging from utility management to water quality and water distribution systems.
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AWWA volunteer committees are always working on AWWA Manuals to reflect the most recent best practices, technologies, and regulations. As the water community continues to evolve and meet industry challenges, new AWWA Manuals will be here to guide you.
M80 Biological Drinking Water Treatment
Biological treatment processes are a sustainable method for removing an array of both inorganic and organic contaminants from water.
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M49 Quarter-Turn Valves: Head Loss, Torque, and Cavitation Analysis
The purpose of this manual is to present a recommended method for calculating operating torque, head loss, and cavitation for quarter-turn valves typically used in water works service.
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M21 Groundwater Operations
More than 41,000 water systems rely on wells, many of them small systems. The fifth edition of M21 is the culmination of nearly five years of effort by members of the Groundwater Resource Committee to focus the manual’s contents on water utility operational applications.
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M36 Water Audits and Loss Control
Each year millions of gallons of water are lost to leakage, meter error, and water theft – impacting a utilities bottom line. This manual paired with AWWA’s free Water Audit Software gives you everything you need to greatly improve your water loss program.
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M7 Nuisance Organisms in Water: Identification and Treatment
This operations manual describes nonpathogenic organisms in source water, the various problems they can cause in water treatment, and treatment strategies.
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Benefits of AWWA Manuals
What sets AWWA Manuals apart? They dive deep into specific topics and draw on authoritative knowledge from industry experts. Read more benefits.
In-Depth Knowledge
Manuals cover a specific topic that is essential to the water industry. They provide technical information, steps, components, and details related to that topic.
Industry Consensus
Each manual is developed and peer-reviewed by a dedicated volunteer committee of industry experts.
Most Used
Thousands of utilities of all sizes in North America and in many countries utilize manuals to improve management of their water systems.
Relevant Applications
A great deal of the manuals showcase timely and relevant case studies, appendices, worksheets, and more.
AWWA’s 60+ Manuals Cover the Topics Water Professionals Need
Water Utility Management
These in-depth manuals help leaders understand the fundamentals of everything from rate-setting to safety management and emergency planning.
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Water Quality & Treatment
These manuals primarily focus on specific water quality and treatment issues, such as water fluoridation, waterborne pathogens, filtration, and more.
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Water Distribution Systems
Some manuals cover overarching topics like computer modeling and corrosion control, while others focus on equipment in the distribution channel.
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Water Resources Management
Other manuals focus on topics that touch on all facets of water management, including source water conservation, groundwater, and drought preparedness.
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Explore 190+ AWWA Standards
Since the first AWWA committee on product standardization was formed in 1881, we have been on the forefront of product and operations standards for the water community. From our first official standard released in 1908 to the formation of the AWWA Standards Council in 1920, to the 190+ standards we have produced to-date, we have been a constant expert resource.
Count on AWWA Standards for credibility and longevity in water industry guidance. Standards are the building blocks that lead you to success. From source to storage, from treatment to distribution, AWWA Standards cover the products and processes related to all areas of water treatment and supply.
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