Operation of Water Sources (Ground and Surface) - Student Manual
Operation of Water Sources was written to provide instruction and support for those individuals responsible for the operation of surface and groundwater sources. This manual is part of a series being developed for operators and managers of water systems serving populations of 10,000 or less. This 373-page text is designed for learning and contains over 330 custom illustrations to maximize understanding of concepts and details. This manual delivers brief, concise background information linked to specific step-by-step procedures. This manual is an ideal reference source, and study text for those seeking certification in levels II and III.
Contents:
- Hydrology – Impact of rock and soils in water quality, identification of source location using GPS, PLSS, and USGS well and spring numbering system. Physical description of watersheds, aquifer types including freshwater lens, and springs. Groundwater hydraulics and the impact of pumping on groundwater movement.
- Surface Water Operations – Watershed management, water rights, source protection, data collection, flow measurements, water quality data, routine operations, storage facilities, dam inspection procedure, intake structures, settling basins, springs, roof catchments systems, and assessment program.
- Groundwater Operations – Finding groundwater, types of wells, well location considerations, well components, well house components, source protection, groundwater under the influence, routine well operations, aquifer and well pump data collection and analysis, start-up, shut-down, and well-abandoning considerations.
- Pumping Systems – Pump types, pump piping system components, pump piping systems, pump electrical systems, pump electrical system safety, normal operations, and typical problems.
- Transmission Lines – Components, PRV stations, flow meters and meter reading, routine operations including line break repairs.