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Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS)

Water meters--selection, installation, testing, and maintenance

This manual covers all aspects of water meters, including meter types, selecting the right meters for various customers, installation, testing, maintenance, and repair shop layout. Totally updated from the 1999 edition, operators will gain understanding for all aspects of water meters: types, specification, installation, testing, maintenance, and repair. The manual provides sample record-keeping forms, a history of water use measurement, the development of modern water meters along with a large number of photos, diagrams and performance specs. (Replaces 1999 edition 9781583210178).
American Water Works Association
WATER DISTRIBUTION--METERS
Book
2012
History of water measurement and development of water meters -- Selecting meter types -- Effects of water-flow friction, increased usage, and pressure losses on service adequacy -- Meter installation -- Testing of meters -- test procedures and equipment -- Maintenance and repair of water meters -- Maintenance shop layout and equipment -- Meter records -- Remote registration.
Public
12/7/2023
12/7/2023
02/12/2024