An Introduction to Engineering of Water Supply Systems

J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Apr 2021 · Guyer Partners

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, mechanical engineers, environmental engineers and construction managers interested in planning, design, construction and operation of water supply systems. Here is what is discussed:

1. DOMESTIC WATER DISTRIBUTION

2. DOMESTIC WATER TREATMENT

3. PUMPING STATIONS FOR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS

4. TREATED WATER STORAGE

5. WATER DESALINATION

6. WATER DISTRIBUTION IN COLD REGIONS

7. WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM APPURTENANCES

8. WATER SAMPLING AND TESTING

9. WATER SUPPLY SOURCES

10. WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

11. TREATMENT AND STORAGE IN COLD REGIONS

12. PUMPS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.

About the author

Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE, AEI and CABE (U.K.).

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