Wastewater Microbiology or Health Care Economics

Wastewater Microbiology

Author: Gabriel Bitton

The new edition of a classic reference incorporating the latest findings and discoveries

The Third Edition of this classic reference provides readers with concise, up-to-the-moment coverage of the role of microorganisms in water and wastewater treatment. By providing a solid foundation in microbiology, microbial growth, metabolism, and nutrient cycling, the text gives readers the tools they need to make critical decisions that affect public health, as well as the practical aspects of treatment, disinfection, water distribution, bioremediation, and water and wastewater reuse.

The publication begins a discussion of microbiology principles, followed by a discussion of public health issues and concerns. Next, the core of the text is dedicated to a thorough examination of wastewater and drinking water treatment, biosolids, pollution-control biotechnology, and drinking water distribution. The remainder of the text discusses toxicity testing in wastewater treatment plants, and the public health aspects of wastewater disposal and reuse.

The many advances in wastewater and drinking water microbiology have all been thoroughly integrated into the publication, including:

* A new chapter on bioterrorism and drinking water safety
* The latest developments in biofilm microbial ecology and biofilm impact on drinking water quality
* New, state-of-the-art detection techniques
* Expanded and revised treatment of toxicity testing, including new testing methods and studies on endocrine disrupters in wastewater
* Alternatives to conventional wastewater treatment

New problem sets, which test readers' knowledge, as well as a list of Internet resourceshave been added to each chapter. In addition, the publication's extensive references have been thoroughly revised for readers who would like to learn more about the latest findings and discoveries on specialized topics. Finally, the color plate section has been expanded and contains many new illustrations and tables.

An authoritative guide for all researchers, administrators, and engineers in the field of microbiology, Wastewater Microbiology, Third Edition is also a valuable reference for civil and environmental engineers, public health officials, and students involved in environmental engineering and science.

Booknews

A text-reference that presents a comprehensive exploration of the interface between engineering and microbiology, for both students and professionals. It provides an assessment of the biotic aspects of wastewater and the various treatment methods available. It proceeds from the fundamentals of microbial biology, metabolism, and ecology, through discussions of process microbiology and biotransformations, to a detailed analysis of the epidemiological factors and public health risks associated with wastewater. The emphasis is on the practical issues of treatment, disinfection, and remediation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents:

	Preface
	Preface to the First Edition
Pt. A	Fundamentals of Microbiology	1
1	The Microbial World	3
2	Microbial Metabolism and Growth	35
3	Role of Microorganisms in Biogeochemical Cycles	61
Pt. B	Public Health Microbiology	89
4	Pathogens and Parasites in Domestic Wastewater	91
5	Microbial Indicators of Fecal Contamination	121
6	Water and Wastewater Disinfection	137
Pt. C	Wastewater and Water Treatment Microbiology	169
7	Introduction to Wastewater Treatment	171
8	Activated Sludge Process	181
9	Bulking and Foaming in Activated Sludge Plants	207
10	Processes Based on Attached Microbial Growth	233
11	Waste Stabilization Ponds	247
12	Sludge Microbiology	259
13	Anaerobic Digestion of Wastewater and Biosolids	281
14	Biological Aerosols and Bioodors from Wastewater Treatment Plants	303
15	Microbiological Aspects of Drinking Water Treatment	323
16	Microbiological Aspects of Drinking Water Distribution	341
17	Pollution Control Biotechnology	365
Pt. D	Transformations and Toxic Effects of Chemicals in Wastewater Treatment Plants	387
18	Fate of Xenobiotics and Toxic Metals in Wastewater Treatment Plants	389
19	Toxicity Testing in Wastewater Treatment Plants Using Microorganisms	413
Pt. E	Microbiology and Public Health Aspects of Wastewater Disposal and Reuse	427
20	Public Health Aspects of Wastewater and Biosolids Disposal on Land	429
21	Public Health Aspects of Wastewater and Biosolids Disposal in the Marine and Other Aquatic Environments	449
22	Wastewater Reuse	461
	References	475
	Index	561

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