Water Resources Engineering books

Larry Mays' Hydrology is a comprehensive text stressing fundamentals of hydrologic process for both surface water hydrology and groundwater hydrology. The text makes use of internet resources, such as free modeling tools, to help solve more complicated and real-world problems more quickly, and motivate interest in the topics.
The book focuses on Water Resources Engineering as a subset of Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering covering sources of water that are useful to humans. Hydrology includes both water resources engineering, and more in-depth coverage of the hydrologic cycle (the continuous circulation of water in the atmosphere, land, surface water, and groundwater). The hydrologic effects of climate change is covered, as well as newer topics in hydrology including use of GIS, remote sensing, NEXRAD and other topics. Emphasis is given to the hydrologic processes and practice in the different climates: humid climate, cold climate, temperate climate, and arid and semi-arid climate.
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The new edition of Water and Wastewater continues its tradition of coverage water processing principles and modern management practices, but now integrates a new emphasis on sustainability throughout.

Comprehensive coverage of topics such as:

Water processing

Water distribution

Wastewater collection

Conventional and advanced wastewater treatment

Sludge processing

Key and New Features include:

Coverage of new technologies

Water supply and water sustainability woven throughout

Coverage of energy reduction opportunities, and other processes important to water sustainability

Extensive use of illustrations to explain concepts and demonstrate modern equipment and facilities

Extensive use of charts, diagrams, and tables to make the mathematics more accessible accessible

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Environmental engineers continue to rely on the leading resource in the field on the principles and practice of water resources engineering. The second edition now provides them with the most up-to-date information along with a remarkable range and depth of coverage. Two new chapters have been added that explore water resources sustainability and water resources management for sustainability. New and updated graphics have also been integrated throughout the chapters to reinforce important concepts. Additional end-of-chapter questions have been added as well to build understanding. Environmental engineers will refer to this text throughout their careers. Overview from BARNES&NOBLE (barnesandnoble.com).

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This book provides practicing engineers with water-based environment engineering from theory to practice by presenting the principles of water treatment, wastewater treatment, water reuse, water quality, and overviews of regulations regarding pollution control and drinking water quality. The Eighth Edition features new and updated coverage of GIS, climate change, alternative water supply development, hydraulics, stormwater treatment techniques, water quality regulations, filter design, and more. Recognizing that all waters are potential sources of supply, the authors present treatment processes in the context of what they can do, rather than dividing them along clean water or waste water lines. For practicing engineers who need a good reference book and for those preparing to take the examination for licensing as a professional engineer. Overview from BARNES&NOBLE (barnesandnoble.com).

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Gain a Full Understanding of One of the Most Critical Natural Resource Issues Facing Mankind in the 21st Century.

Edited by Larry W. Mays, author of the most respected textbooks in water resources engineering and applied hydrology, Water Resources Sustainability provides readers with state-of-the-art thinking and the latest information on the globally critical subject of water sustainability. Featuring contributions from leading global experts in the field, Water Resources Sustainability offers a new look at a looming crisis that demands innovative thinking.

This thought-provoking reference examines:

Examples of ancient civilizations that collapsed in the American Southwest and Mesoamerica � and how modern societies are continuing the same unsustainable water use practices

Water sustainability in the American Southwest, linking climate, water management, and growth

Water resource sustainability through the conjunctive use of groundwater and surface water

The impact of climate change on water sustainability

Water supply security issues following 9/11

Water sustainability issues around the world, including South Korea, the Middle East, Ghana, and Europe

Privatization, integrated regional development, ecological economics, uncertainties and riskand risk

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This textbook details the fundamental equations that describe the fate and transport of contaminantsin the water environment. The application of these fundamental equations to the design of environmental-control systems and methodologies for assessing the impact of contaminant discharges into rivers, lakes, wetlands, ground water, and oceans are all covered. Readers learn to assess how much waste can be safely assimilatedinto a water body by developing a solid understanding of the relationship between the type of pollutant discharged, the characteristics of the receiving water, and physical, chemical, and biological impacts. In cases of surface runoff from urban and agricultural watersheds, quantitative relationships between the quality of surface runoff and the characteristics of contaminant sources located within the watersheds are presented.

Some of the text's distinguishing features include its emphasis on the engineering design of systems that control the fate and transport of contaminants in the water environment, the design of remediation systems, and regulatory constraints. Particular attention is given to use-attainability analyses and the estimation of total maximum daily loads, both of which are essential components of water-quality control in natural systems. Readers are provided with a thorough explanation of the complex set of laws and regulations governing water-quality control in the United States.

Proven as an effective textbook in several offerings of the author's class "Water Quality Control in Natural Systems", the flow of the text is carefully structured to facilitate learning. Moreover, a number of practical pedagogical tools are offered:

Practical examples used throughout the text illustrate the effects of controlling the quality, quantity, timing, and distribution of contaminant discharges into the environment

End-of-chapter problems, and an accompanying solutions manual, help readers assess their grasp of each topic as they progress through the text

Several appendices with useful reference material are provided, including current U.S. Water Quality Standards

Detailed bibliography guides readers to additional resources to explore particular topics in greater depth.

With its emphasis on contaminant fate and transport and design of environmental-control systems, this text is ideal for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students in environmental and civil engineering programs.Environmental scientists and practicing environmental/civil engineers will also find the text relevant and useful. Overview from BARNES&NOBLE (barnesandnoble.com).

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This in-depth review of water-resources engineering essentials focuses on both fundamentals and design applications. Emphasis on fundamentals encourages readers' understanding of basic equations in water-resources engineering and the background that is necessary to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Comprehensive design applications illustrate the practical application of the basic equations of water-resources engineering. Full coverage of hydraulics, hydrology, and water-resources planning and management is provided. Hydraulics is separated into closed-conduit flow and open-channel flow, and hydrology is separated into surface-water hydrology and ground-water hydrology. For professionals looking for a reference book on water-resources engineering. Overview from BARNES&NOBLE (barnesandnoble.com).

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Meeting an increasingly critical need, this comprehensive professional handbook provides an integrated toolset for forecasting water use and availability, and for the system-wide management of water resources. Edited by internationally respected expert Larry Mays, and featuring contributions from the field's leading specialists, this authoritative compendium offers you system-wide approaches and powerful tools to:

Analyze management and operation

Apply risk-reliability analysis to various water systems

Assess water supply system reliability

Optimize irrigation flows

Manage regional water supply system

Manage river-reservoir sediment and erosion issues

Operate water distribution systems

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A must for engineers, professors, and water utility managers involved in the security of water supply systems.
Written by a team of experts, this is the first book to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art coverage of the safety and security of water supply systems. This unique and authoritative compendium presents detailed coverage of the major infrastructure issues in water system security. Topics range from vulnerability assessment to safeguards against cyber threats to hydraulic network analysis for contamination response. Each chapter provides professional guidance on designing, operating, maintaining, and rehabilitating water systems to ensure state-of-the-art and security.

FEATURES INCLUDE:

Overview of methodologies for reliability analysis and assessment of vulnerability to terrorist attack and for emergency response planning.

Monitoring and modeling methods for early warning systems that enhance security

Specialized remote monitoring equipment, networks, and optimal location of control and isolation valves

Organizational frameworks and procedures for improving the security and safety of water supply systems

Options for emergency preparedness, including water supply for nonconventional times and contamination responses

Case studies from the field: a reconstruction of historical contamination events

Security hardware and surveillance systems

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Managing Urban Stormwater Systems Managing stormwater flow is a particular challenge in urban environments. Urban Stormwater Management Tools details the design of basins and detection systems, covers subsurface and wetland issues, and presents a complete methodology for regulating sewer overflow. It includes methods for:

Hydrologically and hydraulically analyzing storm water systems

Designing storm water inlets, storm sewers, detention systems and infiltration basins

Learning about design methods ranging from the rational method to advanced simulation and optimization methods for sewer systems

Integrating operations and management considerations into designs

Performing risk/reliability analysis of stormwater systems

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This state-of-the-art resource draws upon the accumulated wisdom of a carefully chosen team of internationally recognized experts selected for their extensive experience in the essential aspects of water supply systems. This industry "who's who" covers everything from the historical perspectives of urban water supply to planning, safety and security � an especially timely and crucial issue, management, performance indicators, operation, pricing, maintenance, and public-private partnerships. The author includes informative case studies for valuable "real world" perspective. Overview from BARNES&NOBLE (barnesandnoble.com).

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A comprehensive overview of stormwater and wastewater collection methods from around the world, written by leading experts in the field

Includes detailed analysis of system designs, operation, maintenance and rehabilitation

The most complete reference available on the subject

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