Wastewater microbiology / Gabriel Bitton.

Author/creator Bitton, Gabriel
Format Book
Edition3rd ed.
Publication InfoHoboken, N.J. : Wiley-Liss, John Wiley & Sons, ©2005.
Descriptionxiv, 746 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Subjects

Contents The microbial world -- Microbial metabolism and growth -- Role of microorganisms in biogeochemical cycles -- Pathogens and parasites in domestic wastewater -- Microbial indicators of fecal contamination -- Water and wastewater disinfection -- Introduction to wastewater treatment -- Activated sludge process -- Bulking and foaming in activated sludge plants -- Processes based on attached microbial growth -- Waste stabilizations ponds -- Sludge microbiology -- Anaerobic digestion of wastewater and biosolids -- Bioaerosols and bioodors from wastewater treatment plants -- Microbiological aspects of drinking water treatment -- Microbiological aspects of drinking water distribution -- Bioterrorism and drinking water safety -- Pollution control biotechnology -- Fate of xenobiotics and toxic metals in wastewater treatment plants -- Toxicity testing in wastewater treatment plants using microorganisms -- Public health aspects of wastewater and biosolids disposal on land -- Public health aspects of wastewater and biosolids disposal in the marine environment.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2004019935
ISBN0471650714 :

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