{"product_id":"handbook-of-drinking-water-quality-hardback-9780471287896","title":"Handbook of Drinking Water Quality (Hardback) 9780471287896","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eHandbook of Drinking Water Quality\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn DeZuane (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471287896, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 31 December 1996\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e592 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.2 x 16 x 3.2 cm, 0.912 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"Well-written and informative.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Richard Lewis, Lewis Information Systems\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"This [book] combines information which could possibly haverequired as many as four reference sources in the past.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Steven C. Messer\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In its first edition, John De Zuane's popular reference drewwide praise for being an insightful theoretical resource. Now, inthe second edition of Handbook of Drinking Water Quality, DeZuane builds on that legacy with the same practical and conceptualemphases, adding a wealth of new information that providesimmediate access to the data and guidelines needed to\u003cbr\u003e * understand the impact of drinking water parameters on publichealth\u003cbr\u003e * help build and operate water supply facilities\u003cbr\u003e * conduct reliable drinking water sampling, monitoring, andanalytical evaluation\u003cbr\u003e * implement potability standards from the source to the treatmentfacility, to storage, to the tap\u003cbr\u003e * write new standards and expand\/modify existing standards asquickly as needed\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Preventing contamination of drinking water requires amultidisciplinary perspective, one that incorporates elements ofbacteriology, chemistry, physics, engineering, public health,preventive medicine, and control and evaluation management. In aconcise, easy-to-use format, Handbook of Drinking WaterQuality, Second Edition, describes\u003cbr\u003e * Data and guidelines from the World Health Organization and theEuropean Community used to develop drinking water standards\u003cbr\u003e * U.S. drinking water standards--their physical, chemical,microbiological, and radionuclide parameters and monitoringrequirements\u003cbr\u003e * EPA-approved analytical methods and the most effectivetreatment technologies for each contaminant\u003cbr\u003e * Critical concepts of water quality control as applied in watertreatment in conventional or chemical treatment plants\u003cbr\u003e * Disinfection and fluoridation requirements\u003cbr\u003e * Common problems with water distribution systems, including deadends, sediments, bacterial growth, insufficient pressure, and mainbreaks\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To keep pace with recent breakthroughs in scientific research,water analysis, and program implementation and monitoring, thisSecond Edition features expanded and updated informationon\u003cbr\u003e * All drinking water regulations issued since the previousedition in 1990\u003cbr\u003e * Current drinking water standards adopted by the EuropeanCommunity\u003cbr\u003e * Lead poisoning, radon, and Cryptosporidium\u003cbr\u003e * Compulsory water treatment for lead and copper\u003cbr\u003e * Coliform Rule compliance (disinfection and filtration)\u003cbr\u003e * Trihalomethane reduction with ozonation\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As a quick reference, handbook, and technical manual Handbookof Drinking Water Quality, Second Edition, is an essentialvolume for engineers, water supply and treatment personnel,environmental scientists, public health officials, or anyoneresponsible for assuring the safety of drinking water.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface to the Second Edition vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to the First Edition ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Potable Water 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 General or Physical Parameters 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Chemical Parameters - Inorganics 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Chemical Parameters - Organic Compounds 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Microbiological Parameters 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Radionuclide Parameters 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Carcinogens 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Water Analyses 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Public Health Regulations 401\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Water Treatment 419\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Federal Regulations 483\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendixes 515\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A-I: Abbreviations and Acronyms 517\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A-II: World Health Organization Guidelines 527\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A-III: European Drinking Water Directives 535\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A-IV: Water Quality Data 540\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A-V: New York State Standards 546\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A-VI: Radionuclide Data 551\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A-VII: Fluoridation Data 553\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A-VIII: General References 559\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A-IX: Conversion Factors 560\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 565\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Civil engineering, surveying \u0026amp; building [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Civil engineering, surveying \u0026amp; building\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Civil%20engineering,%20surveying%20\u0026amp;%20building%20%5BTN%5D%22\"\u003eTN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52286394827032,"sku":"9780471287896","price":102.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471287896.jpg?v=1781551247","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/handbook-of-drinking-water-quality-hardback-9780471287896","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}