Fundamentals of Public Utilities Management

Frank R. Spellman (Spellman Environmental Consultants, Norfolk, Virginia, USA)

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CRC Press
22 September 2020

Economics; Water industries; Hydrology & the hydrosphere; Civil engineering, surveying & building; Environmental science, engineering & technology

Fundamentals of Public Utilities Management provides practical information for constructing a roadmap for successful compliance with new and ever-changing regulatory frameworks, upgrading and maintenance, and general management of utilities operations. It describes current challenges faced by utility managers and offers best practices. In an effort to maximize the usefulness of the material for a broad audience, the text is written in a straightforward, user-friendly, conversational style for students and practicing professionals alike.

Features:

Presents numerous illustrative examples and case studies throughout

Examines environmental compliance and how to best work with continually changing regulations

Frames the discussions in a context of energy conservation and ongoing sustainability efforts

Fundamentals of Public Utilities Management is designed to provide insight and valuable information to public utility sector managers and prospective managers in water operations (drinking water, wastewater, storm water), and to serve the needs of students, teachers, consulting engineers, and technical personnel in city, state, and federal public sectors.

By: Frank R. Spellman (Spellman Environmental Consultants Norfolk Virginia USA)
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780367544393
ISBN 10: 0367544393
Pages: 258
Publication Date: 22 September 2020
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1 What Is Public Utility Management? Chapter 2 Current Management Issues in Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations Chapter 3 Water/Wastewater Infrastructure: Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Chapter 4 Characteristics of Wastewater and Drinking Water Industries Chapter 5 Planning for a Sustainable Energy Future Chapter 6 Energy Efficient Operating Strategies Chapter 7 Energy Conservation Measures for Wastewater Treatment Chapter 8 Digital Network Security Chapter 9 SCADA Chapter 10 IT Security Action Plan Chapter 11 Plant Security

Frank R. Spellman is a retired assistant professor of Environmental Health at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Va. and author of over 60 books. Spellman has been cited in more than 400 publications; serves as a professional expert witness; incident/accident investigator for the U.S. Department of Justice and a private law firm; and consults on Homeland Security vulnerability assessments (VAs) for critical infrastructure including water/wastewater facilities nationwide. Dr. Spellman lectures on sewage treatment, water treatment and homeland security and health and safety topics throughout the country and teaches water/wastewater operator short courses at Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA). He holds a BA in public Administration; BS in Business Management; MBA; Master of Science, MS, in Environmental Engineering and PhD Environmental Engineering.