Water Science and Technology : An Introduction, 4th Edition

Water has become one of the most important issues of our time intertwined with global warming and population expansion. The management of water supplies and the conservation of water resources remains one of the most challenging yet exciting issues of our time. Water and wastewater treatment technologies are constantly evolving creating an increasingly sustainable industry that is one of the world's largest and most interdisciplinary sectors, employing chemists, microbiologists, botanists, zoologists as well as engineers, computer specialists and a range of different management professionals.

• A unique text at this level, for undergraduates and graduate students as well as junior professionals.
• Covers both fresh water and wastewater.
• Sets the technical in the context of environmental change and social pressures
• International, with a good balance between North America and Europe.

Preface

Part I : Water Resources and Ecology
Chapter 1 : Water Resources and Demand
Chapter 2 : Factors Determining the Distribution of Animals and Plants in Freshwaters
Chapter 3 : Basic Aquatic Ecosystems
Chapter 4 : Micro-organisms and Pollution Control
Chapter 5 : Water Pollution

Part II : Water Quality Management and Assessment
Chapter 6 : Water Basin Management
Chapter 7 : Water Quality and Regulation
Chapter 8 : Water Quality Assessment

Part III : Pollution Control
Chapter 9 : Nature of Wastewater
Chapter 10 : Introduction to Wastewater Treatment
Chapter 11 : Activated Sludge
Chapter 12 : Fixed-film Systems
Chapter 13 : Natural Treatment Systems
Chapter 14 : Anaerobic Treatment
Chapter 15 : Sludge Treatment and Disposal
Chapter 16 : On-site and Small Treatment Systems

Part IV : Drinking Water Treatment and Supply
Chapter 17 : Water Treatment and Distribution
Chapter 18 : Physico-chemical Treatment Processes
Chapter 19 : Drinking Water Contamination
Chapter 20 : Pathogens and their Removal

Part V : Sustainability
Chapter 21 : Sustainability Principles in Water Management

Index