Bitton Wastewater Microbiology

3. Auflage 2005
ISBN: 978-0-471-71791-1
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 772 Seiten, E-Book

The new edition of a classic reference incorporating the latestfindings and discoveries
The Third Edition of this classic reference provides readers withconcise, up-to-the-moment coverage of the role of microorganisms inwater and wastewater treatment. By providing a solid foundation inmicrobiology, microbial growth, metabolism, and nutrient cycling,the text gives readers the tools they need to make criticaldecisions that affect public health, as well as the practicalaspects 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 examinationof wastewater and drinking water treatment, biosolids,pollution-control biotechnology, and drinking water distribution.The remainder of the text discusses toxicity testing in wastewatertreatment plants, and the public health aspects of wastewaterdisposal and reuse.
The many advances in wastewater and drinking water microbiologyhave 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 biofilmimpact on drinking water quality
* New, state-of-the-art detection techniques
* Expanded and revised treatment of toxicity testing, including newtesting methods and studies on endocrine disrupters inwastewater
* Alternatives to conventional wastewater treatment
New problem sets, which test readers' knowledge, as well as a listof Internet resources have been added to each chapter. In addition,the publication's extensive references have been thoroughly revisedfor readers who would like to learn more about the latest findingsand discoveries on specialized topics. Finally, the color platesection has been expanded and contains many new illustrations andtables.
An authoritative guide for all researchers, administrators, andengineers in the field of microbiology, Wastewater Microbiology,Third Edition is also a valuable reference for civil andenvironmental engineers, public health officials, and studentsinvolved in environmental engineering and science.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bitton, Gabriel

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface.
Preface to the First Edition.
Preface to the Second Edition.
PART A. FUNDAMENTALS OF MICROBIOLOGY.
1. The Microbial World.
2. Microbial Metabolism and Growth.
3. Role of Microorganisms in Biogeochemical Cycles.
PART B. PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGY.
4. Pathogens and Parasites in Domestic Wastewater.
5. Microbial Indicators of Fecal Contamination.
6. Water and Wastewater Disinfection.
PART C. MICROBIOLOGY OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT.
7. Introduction to Wastewater Treatment.
8. Activated Sludge Process.
9. Bulking and Foaming in Activated Sludge Plants.
10. Processes Based on Attached Microbial Growth.
11. Waste Stabilizations Ponds.
12. Sludge Microbiology.
13. Anaerobic Digestion of Wastewater and Biosolids.
14. Bioaerosols and Bioodors from Wastewater TreatmentPlants.
PART D. MICROBIOLOGY OF DRINKING WATER TREATMENT.
15. Microbiological Aspects of Drinking Water Treatment.
16. Microbiological Aspects if Drinking Water Distribution.
17. Bioterrorism and Drinking Water Safety.
PART E. BIOTECHNOLOGY IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT.
18. Pollution Control Biotechnology.
PART F. FATE AND TOXICITY OF CHEMICALS IN WASTEWATER TREATMENTPLANTS.
19. Fate of Xenobiotics and Toxic Metals in Wastewater TreatmentPlants.
20. Toxicity Testing in Wastewater Treatment Plants UsingMicroorganisms.
PART G. MICROBIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH ASPECTS OF WASTEWATEREFFLUENTS AND BIOSOLIDS DISPOSAL AND REUSE.
21. Public Health Aspects of Wastewater and Biosolids Disposalon Land.
22. Public Health Aspects of Wastewater and Biosolids Disposalin the Marine Environment.
23. Wastewater Reuse.
References.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

GABRIEL BITTON, Ph.D., is Professor, Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences, University of Florida. He is a recipient of a Harvard University Research Fellowship, as well as an honorary doctorate from Institut National Polytechnique de Lorraine, Nancy, France. Dr. Bitton is the editor of the Encyclopedia of Environmental Microbiology (Wiley). His primary research interests include wastewater microbiology, ecotoxicology, environmental virology, surface microbiology, and bioremediation.