CONTENTS
PART A. FUNDAMENTALS OF MICROBIOLOGY
1. The Microbial World
2. Microbial Metabolism and Growth
3. Role of Microorganisms in Biogeochemical Cycles
PART B. PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGY
4. Pathogens and Parasites in Domestic Wastewater
5. Microbial Indicators of Fecal Contamination
6. Water and Wastewater Disinfection
PART C. MICROBIOLOGY OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT
7. Introduction to Wastewater Treatment
8. Activated Sludge Process
9. Bulking and Foaming in Activated Sludge Plants
10. Processes Based on Attached Microbial Growth
11. Waste Stabilization Ponds
12. Sludge Microbiology
13. Anaerobic Digestion of Wastewater and Biosolids
14. Biological aerosols and Bioodors from Wastewater Treatment Plants
PART D. MICROBIOLOGY OF DRINKING WATER TREATMENT
15. Microbiological Aspects of Drinking Water Treatment
16. Microbiological Aspects of Drinking Water Distribution
17. Bioterrorism and Drinking Water Safety
PART E. BIOTECHNOLOGY IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT
18. Pollution Control Biotechnology
PART F. FATE AND TOXICITY OF CHEMICALS IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS
19. Fate of Xenobiotics and Toxic Metals in Wastewater Treatment Plants
20. Toxicity Testing in Wastewater Treatment Plants Using Microorganisms
PART A. FUNDAMENTALS OF MICROBIOLOGY
1. The Microbial World
2. Microbial Metabolism and Growth
3. Role of Microorganisms in Biogeochemical Cycles
PART B. PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGY
4. Pathogens and Parasites in Domestic Wastewater
5. Microbial Indicators of Fecal Contamination
6. Water and Wastewater Disinfection
PART C. MICROBIOLOGY OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT
7. Introduction to Wastewater Treatment
8. Activated Sludge Process
9. Bulking and Foaming in Activated Sludge Plants
10. Processes Based on Attached Microbial Growth
11. Waste Stabilization Ponds
12. Sludge Microbiology
13. Anaerobic Digestion of Wastewater and Biosolids
14. Biological aerosols and Bioodors from Wastewater Treatment Plants
PART D. MICROBIOLOGY OF DRINKING WATER TREATMENT
15. Microbiological Aspects of Drinking Water Treatment
16. Microbiological Aspects of Drinking Water Distribution
17. Bioterrorism and Drinking Water Safety
PART E. BIOTECHNOLOGY IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT
18. Pollution Control Biotechnology
PART F. FATE AND TOXICITY OF CHEMICALS IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS
19. Fate of Xenobiotics and Toxic Metals in Wastewater Treatment Plants
20. Toxicity Testing in Wastewater Treatment Plants Using Microorganisms