Title
Wastewater microbiology [electronic resource] / Gabriel Bitton.
Edition
4th ed.
ISBN
9780470630334 (hardcover)
9780470901236 (electronic bk.)
Publication Details
Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley-Blackwell, c2011.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xvi, 781 p., [4] p. of col. plates) : ill.
Call Number
QR48 .B53 2011eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
628.301/579
Summary
"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"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access Note
Access limited to authorized users.
pt. A. Fundamentals of microbiology
pt. B. Public health microbiology
pt. C. Microbiology of wastewater treatment
pt. D. Biotechnology in wastewater treatment
pt. E. Fate and toxicity of chemicals in wastewater treatment plants
pt. F. Microbiology and public health aspects of wastewater effluents and biosolids disposal and reuse.