Waterborne pathogens.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

American Water Works Association.

Series:

AWWA manual ; M48.

AWWA manual ; M48

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Water-supply--Health aspects.

Water-supply.

Waterborne infection.

Pathogenic microorganisms.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (351 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Denver, Colo. : American Water Works Association, c2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Updated from the 1999 edition, this manual provides critical information regarding waterborne viral, bacterial and parasitic pathogens. Each pathogen is described along with its health effects, and water treatment techniques for destroying the pathogens. Also covered are cross-connection control, dead-end flushing, and hydrant flushing. This manual is intended for water operators, engineers, water quality personnel and students to learn how to monitor, sample and test waters for pathogens, optimize treatment plant performance and maintain high water quality standards.

Contents:

section 1. Introduction to water quality

section 2. Introduction to bacterial pathogenic agents

section 3. Introduction to parasitic pathogenic agents

section 4. Introduction to viral pathogenic agents.

Notes:

"Science and technology."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-61300-025-1

1-61583-826-0

OCLC:

922966844