Handbook of Public Water Systems has become a standard reference in this field.
The numerous contributors to this book are experts in the subject. They have been involved in the development of several new water treatment processes which have been incorporated into water treatment plant designs. Their experiences and results from these new processes have been heavily drawn upon in this book.
Contents:
- Criteria and Standards for Potable Water Quality
- Inorganic and Radionuclide Contaminents
- Organic Compounds in Drinking Water
- Microbiology of Drinking Water
- Water Chemistry
- Specific Contaminent Removal Methodologies
- Water System Planning
- Source Water Development
- Aeration and Air Stripping
- Coagulation and Flocculation
- Sedimentation and Other Clarification Processes
- Filtration
- Water Softening
- Iron and Manganese Removal
- Membrane Treatment
- Oxidation
- Activated Carbon Treatment
- Ion Exchange and Activated Alumina Sorption
- Disinfection
- Fluoridation and Defluoridation
- Distribution System Corrosion: Monitoring and Control
- Water Quality Control in Distribution Systems
- Residuals Management
- Chemical Storage and Feeding Systems
- Package Water Treatment Systems
- Plant Hydraulics
- Storage
- Distribution Systems
- Pumping Systems
- Energy Management for Water Treatment Facilities
- Electrical Design Considerations
- Economic and Financial Issues
Appendix A: Financial Statistics Tables
Appendix B: Periodic Table of Elements
Appendix C: Atomic Weights
Appendix D: Metric Conversion Units
Appendix E: Physical Properties of Water
Appendix F: Compatability of Various Chemicals
Appendix G: Chemicals Used in Treatment of Water and Wastewater
Index
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