Wastewater Microbiology

by Gabriel Bitton

Overview

Wastewater Microbiology focuses on microbial contaminants found in wastewater, methods of detection for these contaminants, and methods of cleansing water of microbial contamination. This classic reference has now been updated to focus more exclusively on issues particular to wastewater, with new information on fecal contamination and new molecular methods. The book features new methods to determine cell viability/activity in environmental samples; a new section on bacterial spores as indicators; new information covering disinfection byproducts, UV disinfection, and photoreactivation; and much more. A PowerPoint of figures from the book is available at ftp://ftp.wiley.com/public/sci_tech_med/wastewater_microbiology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781118148150
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	06/09/2011
Sold by:	JOHN WILEY & SONS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	800
File size:	20 MB
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About the Author

Gabriel Bitton is Professor Emeritus of Environmental Microbiology and Toxicology at University of Florida, Gainesville.'An international authority in water-associated microbial contamination, this is the fourth edition of his classic work and will be followed by a new work on Drinking Water Microbiology.

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Table of Contents

Preface to the Fourth Edition ix

Preface to the Third Edition xi

Preface to the Second Edition xiii

Preface to the First Edition xv

PART A. FUNDAMENTALS OF MICROBIOLOGY 1

1. The Microbial World 3

2. Microbial Metabolism and Growth 51

3. Role of Microorganisms in Biogeochemical Cycles 83

PART B. PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGY 119

4. Pathogens and Parasites in Domestic Wastewater 121

5. Microbial Indicators of Fecal Contamination 173

6. Microbial Source Tracking 197

7. Wastewater Disinfection 217

PART C. MICROBIOLOGY OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT 267

8. Introduction to Wastewater Treatment 269

9. Activated Sludge Process 281

10. Bulking and Foaming in Activated Sludge Plants 319

11. Processes Based on Attached Microbial Growth 353

12. Waste Stabilization Ponds 369

13. Sludge Microbiology 383

14. Anaerobic Digestion of Wastewater and Biosolids 409

15. Biological Aerosols and Bio-odors from Wastewater Treatment Plants 437

PART D. BIOTECHNOLOGY IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT 465

16. Pollution Control Biotechnology 467

PART E. FATE AND TOXICITY OF CHEMICALS IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS 501

17. Fate of Xenobiotics and Toxic Metals in Wastewater Treatment Plants 503

18. Toxicity Testing in Wastewater Treatment Plants Using Microorganisms 533

PART F. MICROBIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH ASPECTS OF WASTEWATER EFFLUENTS AND BIOSOLIDS DISPOSAL AND REUSE 553

19. Public Health Aspects of Wastewater and Biosolids Disposal on Land 555

20. Public Health Aspects of Contamination of Recreational Waters with Wastewater 581

21. Wastewater Reuse 599

References 619

Index 763

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From the Publisher

"It is suitable as a textbook for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in environmental sciences and environmental engineering programs, and as a reference for practitioners." (Booknews, 1 February 2011)

Editorial Reviews

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)

Booknews

"It is suitable as a textbook for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in environmental sciences and environmental engineering programs, and as a reference for practitioners." (Booknews, 1 February 2011) 

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