This work provides those involved in water purification research and administration with a comprehensive resources of methods for analyzing water to assureits safety from contaminants, both natural and human-caused. The book first provides an overview of major water-related issues in developing and developed countries, followed by a review of issues of sampling for water analysis, regulatory considerations and forensics in water quality and purity investigations. The subsequent chapters cover microbial as well chemical contaminations frominorganic compounds, radionuclides, volatile and semivolatile compounds, disinfectants, herbicides, and pharmaceuticals including endocrine disruptors as well as potential terrorist-related contamination. The last chapter describes the Grainger prize-winning filter that can remove arsenic from water sources and sufficiently protect the health of a large number of people.
- ISBN: 978-0-12-374192-9
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 412
- Fecha Publicación: 17/07/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés