Algae Source to Treatment (M57): AWWA Manual of Water Supply Practice

by American Water Works Association

Overview

AWWA Manual of Water Supply Practice M57 provides all the information required by water treatment professionals to understand and mitigate problems caused by algae in source waters, such as tastes and odors, biofouling, and toxin production.With more than 450 pages and hundreds of photos and illustrations, the manual is a comprehensive reference for identifying and treating algae from drinking water sources. The book is organized in three sections:



Methods, which covers online monitoring, sampling, detection of cyanotoxins, and algal chlorophylls

Organisms, which details nine divisions of algae

Management, which considers source water controls, treatment strategies, and organism removal

Manual M57 will help you



Identify algal species

Detect cyanotoxins

Design an algae monitoring program

Control algae at the source

Remove algae in the treatment plant

Includes colorful 24 in. x 36 in. poster showing nine algae divisions. Great for offices, classrooms, and labs.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781583217870
Publisher:	American Water Works Association
Publication date:	06/05/2011
Series:	AWWA Manuals , #57
Pages:	464
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.94(d)

About the Author

Established in 1881, the American Water Works Association is the oldest and largest nonprofit, scientific and educational association dedicated to safe and sustainable water in the world. With more than 50,000 members worldwide and 43 Sections in North America, AWWA advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of the entire water community.