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AWWA’s manuals represent water community best practices. Tap into in-depth knowledge vetted by dedicated volunteer committees and industry experts. hey are written, reviewed, and approved by members of AWWA volunteer committees. With more than 60 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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Utility Management

No.	Manual Title
M1	Water Rates, Fees, and Charges
M3	Safety Management for Utilities
M19	Emergency Planning for Water and Wastewater Utilities
M29	Fundamentals of Water Utility Capital Financing
M47	Capital Project Delivery
M54	Developing Rates for Small Systems
M71	Climate Action Plans – Adaptive Management Strategies for Utilities

Water Quality & Treatment

No.	Manual Title
M4	Water Fluoridation Principles and Practices
M7	Nuisance Organisms in Water: Identification and Treatment
M12	Simplified Procedures for Water Examination
M20	Water Chlorination and Chloramination Practices and Principles
M30	Precoat Filtration
M37	Coagulations, Clarification, and Filtration in Water Treatment
M38	Electrodialysis and Electrodialysis Reversal
M46	Reverse Osmosis and Nanofiltration
M48	Waterborne Pathogens
M53	Microfiltration and Ultrafiltration Membranes for Drinking Water
M56	Nitrification Prevention and Control in Drinking Water
M57	Algae: Source to Treatment
M61	Desalination of Seawater
M64	Gas Transfer Applications in Water: Addition and Removal
M65	On-site Generation of Hypochlorite
M68	Water Quality in Distribution Systems
M69	Inland Desalination and Concentrate Management
M80	Biological Drinking Water

Distribution Systems

No.	Manual Title
M2	Instrumentation and Control
M6	Water Meters: Selection, Installation, Testing and Maintenance
M9	Concrete Pressure Pipe
M11	Steel Pipe: A Guide for Design and Installation
M14	Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control: Recommended Practices
M17	Fire Hydrants: Installation, Field Testing, and Maintenance
M22	Sizing Water Service Lines and Meters
M23	PVC Pipe Design and Installation
M24	Planning for the Distribution of Reclaimed Water
M25	Flexible Membrane Covers and Linings for Potable-Water Reservoirs
M27	External Corrosion Control for Infrastructure Sustainability
M28	Rehabilitation of Water Mains
M31	Distribution System Requirements for Fire Protection
M32	Computer Modeling of Water Distribution Systems
M33	Flowmeters in Water Supply
M36	Water Audits and Loss Control Programs
M41	Ductile-Iron Pipe and Fittings
M42	Steel Water-Storage Tanks
M44	Distribution Valves: Selection, Installation, Field Testing and Maintenance
M45	Fiberglass Pipe Design
M49	Quarter-Turn Valves: Head Loss, Torque, and Cavitation Analysis
M51	Air Valves: Air Release, Air/Vacuum, and Combination
M55	PE Pipe Design and Installation
M58	Internal Corrosion Control in Water Distribution Systems
M66	Cylinder and Vane Actuators and Controls – Design and Installation
M72	Knife Gate Valves
M75	Elastomers for Waterworks: Pipes, Valves, and Fittings
M77	Condition Assessment of Water Mains

Water Resources

No.	Manual Title
M21	Groundwater Operations
M50	Water Resources Planning
M52	Water Conservation Programs: A Planning Manual
M60	Drought Preparedness and Response
M62	Membrane Applications for Water Reuse
M63	Aquifer Storage and Recovery
M73	Groundwater Management

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