Description

This book is a comprehensive and substantive examination of the design, installation and maintenance of effective plumbing systems. It recommends a number of plumbing system design and installation specifications that have demonstrated their validity over years of existence and discusses the microbiological, chemical, physical and financial risks associated with plumbing.

Published by the World Health Organization and the World Plumbing Council, the book is dedicated to the achievement of the best possible plumbing practices to ensure the highest health benefits from the use of sound plumbing practices. It is a tremendous resource for administrators and plumbers, especially those in countries or areas in the early stages of introducing effective plumbing systems.

This publication describes the processes involved in the design, installation and maintenance of effective plumbing systems.

The publication is 129 pages with 10 figures, 15 tables and five case studies, including some of the following topics:
•    Basic principles of safe drinking water supply
•    The role of plumbers in risk assessment
•    Codes of practice for plumbing
•    Training and registration of plumbers
•    Standards for materials used in plumbing systems
•    Design of plumbing systems
•    Storm water drainage
•    Wastewater use