The American Water Works Association has published the first revision of the AWWA G100 Standard, Water Treatment Plant Operation and Management, and its companion Operational Guide to AWWA Standard G100, Water Treatment Plant Operation and Management.

AWWA G100 Standard teaches utility managers how to meet and surpass regulatory requirements, optimize plant performance, and make ongoing improvements to plant operations and management. Written and approved by recognized industry experts, G100 provides best practices for all aspects of water treatment plant operations.

All four key areas of water treatment plant operation and management are covered: regulatory compliance, operational management practices, real property management and plant maintenance, and water quality management.

The AWWA G100 Standard and the operational guide complete the series of core utility management standards and guides that provide consensus-approved best practices. The series also includes G200, Distribution System Operation and Management; G300, Source Water Protection; and G400, Utility Management System.

The G100 operational guide explains each of the standard's requirements and includes examples of processes, procedures, forms, and progress checklists used by water utilities that have implemented the standard.

The ANSI-approved AWWA G100 Standard and Operational Guide are available in the AWWA Bookstore at http://www.awwa.org/bookstore.