ABSTRACT

This new edition of Microbiology for Water and Wastewater Operators emphasizes the new world order of water control based on microbiological principles and practices. The book explores microbes that threaten health and links microbes to operator activities and collection procedures. It provides need-to-know information about microbiology fundamentals and applications. This resource serves as a basic study tool by water/wastewater personnel preparing for their licensing examinations, or as a supplemental text in undergraduate or graduate courses in aquatic ecology, water/wastewater pollution control and in environmental science courses dealing with water biology.

part 1|140 pages

Fundamental Concepts

chapter Chapter 1|7 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter 2|7 pages

The Microscope

chapter Chapter 3|25 pages

Bacteria

chapter Chapter 4|7 pages

Fungi

chapter Chapter 5|9 pages

Algae

chapter Chapter 6|31 pages

Protozoa and Other Microorganisms

chapter Chapter 7|9 pages

Enzymes

chapter Chapter 8|12 pages

Metabolic Transformations

chapter Chapter 9|14 pages

Microbial Growth

chapter Chapter 10|10 pages

Pathogenicity

part 2|38 pages

Practical Applications

chapter Chapter 11|19 pages

Practical Bacteriology

chapter Chapter 12|5 pages

Coliforms

chapter Chapter 13|10 pages

Bacteriological Examination of Water