xiv, 746 p., [4] p. of plates , ill. (some col.) , 26 cm.
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(Wiley series in ecological and applied microbiology.)
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Print
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 609-728) and index.
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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 stabilization ponds -- Sludge microbiology -- Anaerobic digestion of wastewater and biosolids -- Biological aerosols 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 ofenobiotics 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 -- Wastewater reuse.