ABSTRACT
I N Volume 1 of the handbook, we describe a typical wastewater collection system designed to collect and carry wastewater to the treatment plant. We point out that the complexity of the system depends on the size of the community and the type of system selected. We also describe the methods of collection and conveyance of wastewater, which include gravity systems, force main systems, vacuum systems, and combinations of all three types of systems. For a more in-depth discussion of the various components making up a standard wastewater collection system and their specific function, we refer you to Volume 1 of the handbook series.
