Water quality and treatment : a handbook of community water supplies

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

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

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.

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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)

Front Matter......Page 1 Index......Page 5 Preface......Page 40 Table of Contents......Page 41 1. Drinking Water Quality Standards, Regulations, and Goals.pdf......Page 47 2. Health and Aesthetic Aspects of Water Quality......Page 92 3. Guide to Selection of Water Treatment Processes......Page 178 4. Source Water Quality Management......Page 204 5. Air Stripping and Aeration......Page 268 6. Coagulation and Flocculation......Page 336 7. Sedimentation and Flotation......Page 402 8. Granular Bed and Precoat Filtration......Page 489 9. Ion Exchange and Inorganic Adsorption......Page 588 10. Chemical Precipitation......Page 679 11. Membranes......Page 739 12. Chemical Oxidation......Page 810 13. Adsorption of Organic Compounds......Page 861 14. Disinfection......Page 944 15. Water Fluoridation......Page 1004 16. Water Treatment Plant Residuals Management......Page 1023 17. Internal Corrosion and Deposition Control......Page 1074 18. Microbiological Quality Control in Distribution Systems......Page 1183 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 *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 Comprehensive, current, and written by leading experts, Water Quality & Treatment: A Handbook on Drinking Water, Sixth Edition covers state-of-the-art technologies and methods for water treatment and quality control. Significant revisions and new material in this edition reflect the latest advances and critical topics in water supply and treatment. Presented by the American Water Works Association, this is the leading source of authoritative information on drinking water quality and treatment ... -- Product Description The leading international source of information on public water supply treatment, nothing else on the market comes close to covering the subject in such depth and detail. This handbook includes a comprehensive and point-by-point discussion of water quality issues for both municipal and industrial water supplies. 10/99.