Wastewater microbiology

"Wastewater Microbiology focuses on microbial contaminants found in wastewater, methods of detection for these contaminants, and methods of cleansing water of microbial contamination. This classic reference has now been updated to focus more exclusively on issues particular to wastewater, with...

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Main Authors: Bitton, Gabriel
Published:
Literature type: Electronic eBook
Language: English
Edition: 4th ed.
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Online Access: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470901243
Summary: "Wastewater Microbiology focuses on microbial contaminants found in wastewater, methods of detection for these contaminants, and methods of cleansing water of microbial contamination. This classic reference has now been updated to focus more exclusively on issues particular to wastewater, with new information on fecal contamination and new molecular methods. The book features new methods to determine cell viability/activity in environmental samples; a new section on bacterial spores as indicators; new information covering disinfection byproducts, UV disinfection, and photoreactivation; and much more"--Provided by publisher.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xvi, 781 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 619-762) and index.
ISBN: 9780470901236 (electronic bk.)
0470901233 (electronic bk.)
9780470901243 (electronic bk.)
0470901241 (electronic bk.)
Index Number: QR48
CLC: R37
Contents: pt. A. Fundamentals of microbiology -- pt. B. Public health microbiology -- pt. C. Microbiology of wastewater treatment -- pt. D. Biotechnology in wastewater treatment -- pt. E. Fate and toxicity of chemicals in wastewater treatment plants -- pt. F. Microbiology and public health aspects of wastewater effluents and biosolids disposal and reuse.