Water Treatment: Principles and Design Second Edition

Water Treatment: Principles and Design (Second Edition) covers all areas of water treatment from theory to practice and has been updated to include current water treatment practices and technologies and practical considerations of water plant and distribution design. Water Treatment: Principles and Design is written by the world's leading water treatment engineering firm and offers a wealth of information on water chemistry, microbiology, an in-depth discussions of the most modern treatment processes and tips for plant design. Extensive revisions and updates have been made to cover response to regulatory requirements and increasing public awareness, specifically in the areas of membrane filtration, disinfection, disposal of water treatment plant residuals, and basic microbiology, including an emphasis on human pathogens and diseases. This is a must have text book for those preparing to take the water treatment exam and an excellent reference manual for the most experienced water treatment operator.
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