Overview

Water has become one of the most important issues of our time. Career prospects for those working in water and wastewater engineering are expanding, with over 90,000 workers in the water environment industry, and technological developments are rapidly advancing our understanding in this area. This accessible student textbook introduces the reader to the key concepts of water technology by explaining the fundamentals of hydrobiology, aquatic ecosystems, water treatment and supply and wastewater treatment. The Water Framework Directive is the driving force in European water management and protection, and Nick Gray uses this as the unifying theme in this new edition. This text provides a complete introduction to all aspects of managing the hydrological cycle and is ideal for those interested in a career in the water industry. For Masters students in environmental science, engineering and construction courses and those taking the CIWEM diploma, Water Technology is an essential resource they will find useful in their professional careers.

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Author:   Nick Gray (Trinity College Dublin, Ireland)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Elsevier Science Ltd
Edition:   3rd New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   1.452kg
ISBN:  

9781856177054

ISBN 10:   185617705
Pages:   746
Publication Date:   26 July 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Basic Considerations in Hydrobiology Water Resources and Demand Factors Determining the Distribution of Animals and Plants in Freshwaters Basic Aquatic Ecosystems Micro-organisms and Pollution Control Water Pollution Water Basin Management Water Quality and Regulation Water Quality Assessment Water Treatment and Distribution Drinking Water Contamination Pathogens and Their Removal; Nature of Wastewater Introduction to Wastewater Treatment Biological Aspects of Secondary Sewage Treatment Fixed-film Systems Activated Sludge Other Biological Treatment Systems Anaerobic Treatment Physio-chemical Treatment Processes Sludge Treatment and Disposal; Household and Small-scale Treatment Systems Sustainability Principles in Water Management

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Author Information

Nick Gray is a Professor of Environmental Sciences within the School of Natural Sciences, Trinity College Dublin. He also leads the Water Technology Research Group. He has been working in the field of environmental science for over 30 years, specialising in wastewater treatment, technology and practice and publishing numerous papers.

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