Practical Treatise on Water-Supply Engineering: Hydrology and Construction of Water-Works in North America

Essential guidance for building and sustaining public water systems. This foundational work explains the practical design and operation of American water works, with a focus on real-world methods and usable data. This volume compiles the core principles, calculations, and tables needed by water commissioners, engineers, and students. It aims to bridge theory and field practice, offering clear explanations and concrete tools for planning, estimation, and verification. Practical methods and formulas for hydrology, hydraulics, and the construction of water-supply systems.Extensive tables and statistics to aid calculations and design checks.Guidance tailored to the needs of boards, engineers, and trainees working on public water supplies.Accessible theoretical discussions that illuminate the origins and use of key formulas. Ideal for readers engaged in reconnaissance, surveys, and the preparation of plans for public water supplies, from students to practicing civil engineers. Read more