Lending Library

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The following materials are offered on loan:

  • Small Water System Operation and Maintenance
    A Field Study Training Program, Fourth Edition

    Prepared by California State University, Sacramento: Office of Water Programs

    This home-study training program uses the concepts of self-paced instruction where you are your own instructor and work at your own speed.

  • Small Water Systems Video Information Series
    Booklet and 10 Videos

    Prepared by California State University, Sacramento: Office of Water Programs

    Ten one-hour VHS videos summarizing the same principles in Small Water System Operation and Maintenance described above.

  • Water Treatment Plant Operation Volume I and II
    A Field Study Training Program, Fifth Edition

    Prepared by California State University, Sacramento: Office of Water Programs

    Materials in these manuals provide basic operational and maintenance concepts for water treatment plants and with an ability to analyze and solve problems.

  • Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance
    A Field Study Training Program, Fifth Edition

    Prepared by California State University, Sacramento: Office of Water Programs

    Describes operator responsibilities, storage facilities, distribution system characteristics, water quality considerations and other topics relative to distribution operations.

  • Operator Certification Study Guide Fifth Edition
    Prepared by American Water Works Association

    A collection of questions and answers to prepare for water treatment and distribution operator certification exams.

  • Water Treatment Operator Handbook
    Nicholas Pizzi American Water Works Association

    A ollection of treatment topics and processes reviews to serve to train operators to perform tasks to provide safest possible water.

  • Water Distribution Operator Training Handbook Third Edition
    Prepared by American Water Works Association

    An Introduction to water distribution system operation, covering regulations, water quality, design, installation and maintenance.

  • The Operator Basics Training Series CD
    Produced by the Montana Water Center

    Learn essential information about small public ground water system operations by working through a series of challenging, colorful and fun activities. Free downloads available here.

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