Wastewater Conveyance and Nonpoint Source Pollution Control: Theory and Design Examples

by Syed R. Qasim, Habib Ahmari

Overview

Wastewater Conveyance and Nonpoint Source Pollution Control: Theory and Design Examples presents the fundamentals of fluid mechanics related to wastewater collection, conveyance, and pumping, the principles of surface water hydrology and watershed management, and the control of nonpoint source pollution. Further, it examines the important design parameters in conveyance, stormwater runoff, nonpoint source pollution control, and combined sewer overflows in the overall context of watershed management. It provides numerous design examples and step-by-step solutions to enhance the readers’ comprehension and deeper understanding of the basic concept of topics discussed. It serves as a useful guide for researchers, professionals, students, and those who work for engineering firms, equipment manufacturers, and as technical personnel involved with wastewater conveyance.

• Provides nearly 325 theory and design examples and step-by-step solutions to design wastewater collection and conveyance systems.
• Aids students and professionals for learning, and to master the problem-solving skills needed for professional engineering (P.E.) exams.
• Includes useful appendices that includes various standards, constants, and properties.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040615591
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	04/08/2026
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	848

About the Author

Syed R. Qasim is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Civil Engineering. He received his Ph.D. and MSCE degrees from West Virginia University, and BSCE degree from India. His principal research and teaching interests include water and wastewater quality; treatment processes, and plant design; industrial pollution control; solid and hazardous waste management; and environmental impact assessment. Dr. Qasim has served nationally and internationally as a consultant with government agencies and private concerns and has over 50 years of experience as an educator, researcher, and practitioner in the related fields of environmental engineering. He is the recipient of many distinguished research awards, including Fulbright Fellowship, invited participant by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) under Transfer of Knowledge through Expatriate Nationals (TOKTEN-India) program, reviewed concept papers and research proposals for the National Science Foundation, and many national and international organizations. Syed Qasim Endowed Professorship was established in the Environmental Engineering area of Civil Engineering Department to honor his service to the Department, as well as furthering the Environmental Engineering profession. Dr. Qasim has authored/co-authored five books, over 200 technical papers, encyclopedia and book chapters, and research reports; and has conducted over 50 short course, seminars and training programs nationally and internationally. Dr. Qasim is a life member and Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers, a life member of Water Environment Federation, a member of American Water Works Association, and a registered professional engineer in Texas.

Habib Ahmari is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). He received his Ph.D. in Hydrotechnical Engineering from Queen’s University, Canada, and his M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Civil Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, Iran. He is a licensed professional engineer in Texas, USA, and Ontario, Canada. Dr. Ahmari’s principal research and teaching interests include hydraulics and hydrology, sediment transport and stream geomorphology, and stormwater management and nonpoint source pollution. He has more than 20 years of experience as an educator, researcher, and practitioner in environmental water resources engineering. He has served nationally and internationally as a consultant with government agencies and private organizations and has led research projects funded by federal and state agencies. He regularly reviews proposals and manuscripts for national and international funding agencies and journals. Dr. Ahmari has authored or co-authored one book, two book chapters, more than 40 peer-reviewed technical papers, and numerous research reports. He has also contributed to professional training, seminars, and outreach programs in water resources engineering. He is an active member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR).

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgment

Authors

Lis of Examples and Solutions

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 2 SIGNIFICANT FIGURES AND UNITS OF EXPRESSION

CHAPTER 3 SAMPLING AND DATA ANALYSIS

CHAPTER 4 SOURCES, FLOWRATES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER, AND FLOW EQULIZATION

CHAPTER 5 FUNDAMENTALS OF APPLIED HYDRAULICS

CHAPTER 6 WASTEWATER CONVEYANCE, WATERSHED MANAGEMENT, AND NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION: OBJECTIVES AND DESIGN

CHAPTER 7 FLOW MEASUREMENT

CHAPTER 8 SANITARY AND STORM SEWER DESIGN

CHAPTER 9 PUMPS AND PUMPING STATIONS

CHAPTER 10 BEST WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR CONTROL OF NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION

CHAPTER 11 MANAGEMENT OF COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW

CHAPTER 12 CONVEYANCE AND DISPOSAL STRUCTURES FOR OUTFALL SEWER