Water Quality & Treatment Handbook

From Book News, Inc.
Revised and updated (2nd ed. was 1971) to reflect recent developments in the field, this reference addresses water quality issues for both municipal and industrial water supply, reports on the source of contaminants and other problems, and describes the treatment methods of choice. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Book Description
State-of-the-art handbook of community water supplies.

The leading source of information on water quality, water treatment, and quality control for 60 years is now available in an up-to-the-minute new edition. The American Water Works Association's Water Quality & Treatment, Fifth Edition fully covers the field, bringing you the expertise of 20 distinguished specialists who provide the latest information on everything from aeration and coagulation processes, to chemical oxidation and water plant waste management. At least 90% of the material in this new edition has been revised and updated. Among the areas of special concern covered are:

*Cutting-edge membrane processes
*U.S. regulatory changes, including new rulings on disinfection by-products
*Current concerns with preventing cryptosporidium and e. coli outbreaks
*Enhanced removal of total organic carbon
*Much, much more

Book Info
Brings you 18 illustrated chapters detailing state-of-the-art technologies and methods. Features updated appraisals of everything from aeration and coagulation processes, to chemical oxidation and water plant waste management.

From the Back Cover
Distinguished by its all-inclusive coverage of public water supply treatment, the American Water Works Association's Water Quality & Treatment has stood as the leading international source in the field for over 60 years. With a full 90% of its material new to this edition, this one-of-a-kind reference is more essential than ever. Here, you'll find all the basics, starting with a rationale for water quality and goals, and progressing to discussion of:
* Methods of performing hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for flood insurance studies
* Compliance and enforcement sections
* A method of assessing coastal flooding and other hazards
* And more!

Authoritative, comprehensive, and written by more than 20 highly respected specialists, Water Quality and Treatment brings you 18 illustrated chapters detailing state-of-the-art technologies and methods. It features updated appraisals of everything from aeration and coagulation processes, to chemical oxidation and water plant waste management. Whether the topic is the health and aesthetic aspects of water quality, or the latest details on effective control of microbia, you can't find a more in-depth-or more critical-guide to water supply treatment than the one you're holding right now.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

State-of-the-art handbook of community water supplies.

The leading source of information on water quality, water treatment, and quality control for 60 years is now available in an up-to-the-minute new edition. The American Water Works Association's Water Quality & Treatment, Fifth Edition fully covers the field, bringing you the expertise of 20 distinguished specialists who provide the latest information on everything from aeration and coagulation processes, to chemical oxidation and water plant waste management. At least 90% of the material in this new edition has been revised and updated. Among the areas of special concern covered are:

*Cutting-edge membrane processes
*U.S. regulatory changes, including new rulings on disinfection by-products
*Current concerns with preventing cryptosporidium and e. coli outbreaks
*Enhanced removal of total organic carbon
*Much, much more

SYNOPSIS

Distinguished by its all-inclusive coverage of public water supply treatment, the American Water Works Association's Water Quality & Treatment has stood as the leading international source in the field for over 60 years. With a full 90% of its material new to this edition, this one-of-a-kind reference is more essential than ever. Here, you'll find all the basics, starting with a rationale for water quality and goals, and progressing to discussion of:
* Methods of performing hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for flood insurance studies
* Compliance and enforcement sections
* A method of assessing coastal flooding and other hazards
* And more!

Authoritative, comprehensive, and written by more than 20 highly respected specialists, Water Quality and Treatment brings you 18 illustrated chapters detailing state-of-the-art technologies and methods. It features updated appraisals of everything from aeration and coagulation processes, to chemical oxidation and water plant waste management. Whether the topic is the health and aesthetic aspects of water quality, or the latest details on effective control of microbia, you can't find a more in-depth-or more critical-guide to water supply treatment than the one you're holding right now.

NEW IN THIS EDITION
* Leading-edge membrane technologies
* Disinfection processes for prevention of Cryptosporidium and E. Coli outbreaks
* Enhanced removal of total organic carbon
* Updates on all processes and treatments
* European regulations
* U.S. regulatory changes

FROM THE CRITICS

Booknews

Revised and updated (2nd ed. was 1971) to reflect recent developments in the field, this reference addresses water quality issues for both municipal and industrial water supply, reports on the source of contaminants and other problems, and describes the treatment methods of choice. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

ACCREDITATION

ABOUT THE AUTHORS: The American Water Works Association (AWWA) is the leading organization of water management professionals in the United States. The AWWA's headquarters are in Denver, Colorado.