published work.

Dr. Paralez has written many articles and contributed to various books on such topics as benchmarking, performance measures, utilities, and engineering. A sample of these works are available here; to read a work, click the title:

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Below is a bibliography of Dr. Paralez' published work.

Bibliography
2004

Benchmarking Comparative Analysis Report: An Examination of Seattle Public Utilities’ Participation in Four Studies. Prepared by Dr. Linda L. Paralez. Edition 2004.

Using the Indicators: A Study of the Application of QualServe Utility Performance Indicators. Prepared by Dr. Linda L. Paralez and Bill Speck. Research in progress, 2004.

Selection and Definition of Performance Indicators for Water and Wastewater Utilities. Editor, Pat Crotty; contributors, Paralez, Haskins, et.al. Edition: 2004, Softbound, 125 pp. ISBN 1-58321-304-x.

2003

Governance Arrangement Organizational Issues And Action Plan For Asset Management Program. Young, Kevin and Paralez, L. Ph.D.,A Whitepaper for SPU, 2003.

Evolving Water Utility: Pathways to Higher Performance. Editor, Zeilig; contributors Westerhoff, Gale, Reiter, Haskins, Gilbert, Paralez. Edition: 2003. AWWA . 1-58321-239-6.

Best Practices for Energy Management. Authors: John (Jack) Jacobs, Thomas A. Kerestes, W. F. (Rick) Riddle. Contributors: Paralez, AWWA. Edition: 2003, CD-ROM ISBN 1-58321-295-7.

2002

Assessing the Future: Water Utility Infrastructure Management. Edition: 2002, Hardback, 550 pp. ISBN 1-58321-128-4.

O&M Cost Study: Governance Profile. Editor: Paralez, L. Ph.D., Western Regional Water Utility Benchmarking Study Group, 2002.

O&M Metric Performance Study Update. Editor: Paralez, L. Ph.D., Western Regional Water Utility Benchmarking Study Group, 2002.

DCLU Process Improvements and Technology Enhancements 1996 through 2010 Report. Paralez, L. Ph.D., Department of Design Construction and Land Use. 2002.

2001

DCLU Five Year Plan Report. Paralez, L. Ph.D., Department of Design Construction and Land Use. 2001.

Financial and Economic Optimization of Water Main Replacement Program, prepared by Cromwell, Albani, Paralez, Deb, Nestle, Edition: 2001, Softbound 1-58321-084-9

2000

O&M Maintenance Practices Study. Editor: Paralez, L. Ph.D., Western Regional Water Utility Benchmarking Study Group. 2000.

O&M Maintenance Component Studies: Hydrants. Editor: Paralez, L. Ph.D., Western Regional Water Utility Benchmarking Study Group, 2000.

O&M Maintenance Component Studies: Valves. Editor: Paralez, L. Ph.D., Western Regional Water Utility Benchmarking Study Group, 2000.

O&M Maintenance Component Studies: Pressure Reducing Valves, Editor: Paralez, L. Ph.D., Western Regional Water Utility Benchmarking Study Group, 2000.

DCLU Employee Survey Report. 2000. Paralez, L. Ph.D., Department of Design Construction and Land Use. 2000.

SPU GIS Organizational Study Report. Paralez, L. Ph.D., Seattle Public Utilities. 2000.

1999

O&M Maintenance Component Studies: Pipe. Editor: Paralez, L. Ph.D., Western Regional Water Utility Benchmarking Study Group, 1999.

O&M Maintenance Component Studies: Meters. Editor: Paralez, L. Ph.D., Western Regional Water Utility Benchmarking Study Group, 1999.

1998

Pipe Replacement and Refurbishment. Paralez, L. Ph.D., Century University, PhD Thesis. 1998.

Changing Water Utility: Creative Approaches to Effectiveness and Efficiency. Editor, Manion; contributor Westerhoff, Gale, Reiter, Haskins, Gilbert, Paralez. Edition: 1998. AWWA. ISBN 0-89867-944-3.