Publisher's Synopsis
A review of the role of microorganisms in water is followed by an examination of biofilms and interfaces, frequently encountered water pollution problems, methods for using indicator bacteria to determine water pollution and the right indicators to use in different water conditions. The author examines the physico-chemical properties of water, its composition and the effects of climate and season. He discusses sediments and their role in aquatic microbiology, waterborne diseases, legislative standards for water, which includes a review of how standards are set for drinking, recreational and industrial waters, methods of wastewater treatment and the special problems that this area of water technology poses.
