From pumps to tanks and pipelines to meters, water distribution system operators need to know everything about how system equipment works. The “Water Distribution Operator Training Handbook, Third Edition” offers a basic education for municipal operators and provides instructions on safely operating, installing and maintaining components for reliable water service. Published by the Denver-based American Water Works Association (AWWA), the 287-page book includes information on water pipe types, excavation, pipe flushing and rehabilitation, corrosion prevention, leak detection, security and emergency response. It also includes mathematics required by operators, hydraulic concepts, state and federal drinking water regulations, and information about health issues. The $52 book is available for $34 plus shipping for AWWA members. To order, visit www.awwa.org/bookstore.