Wastewater microbiology

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bitton, Gabriel
Format: Book
Published: Hoboken, N.J. Wiley-Liss, John Wiley & Sons 2005
Edition:3rd ed
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Table of Contents:
  • The microbial world
  • Microbial metabolism and growth
  • Role of microorganisms in biogeochemical cycles
  • Pathogens and parasites in domestic wastewater
  • Microbial indicators of fecal contamination
  • Water and wastewater disinfection
  • Introduction to wastewater treatment
  • Activated sludge process
  • Bulking and foaming in activated sludge plants
  • Processes based on attached microbial growth
  • Waste stabilizations ponds
  • Sludge microbiology
  • Anaerobic digestion of wastewater and biosolids
  • Bioaerosols and bioodors from wastewater treatment plants
  • Microbiological aspects of drinking water treatment
  • Microbiological aspects of drinking water distribution
  • Bioterrorism and drinking water safety
  • Pollution control biotechnology
  • Fate of xenobiotics and toxic metals in wastewater treatment plants
  • Toxicity testing in wastewater treatment plants using microorganisms
  • Public health aspects of wastewater and biosolids disposal on land
  • Public health aspects of wastewater and biosolids disposal in the marine environment