Wastewater Microbiology, Fourth Edition

Gabriel Bitton is Professor Emeritus of Environmental Microbiology and Toxicology at University of Florida, Gainesville.?An international authority in water-associated microbial contamination, this is the fourth edition of his classic work and will be followed by a new work on Drinking Water Microbiology.

Preface to the Fourth Edition. Preface to the Third Edition. Preface to the Second Edition. Preface to the First Edition. 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. Microbial Source Tracking. 7. Wastewater Disinfection. PART C. MICROBIOLOGY OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT. 8. Introduction to Wastewater Treatment. 9. Activated Sludge Process. 10. Bulking and Foaming in Activated Sludge Plants. 11. Processes Based on Attached Microbial Growth. 12. Waste Stabilization Ponds. 13. Sludge Microbiology. 14. Anaerobic Digestion of Wastewater and Biosolids. 15. Biological Aerosols and Bio-odors from Wastewater Treatment Plants. PART D. BIOTECHNOLOGY IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT. 16. Pollution Control Biotechnology. PART E. FATE AND TOXICITY OF CHEMICALS IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS. 17. Fate of Xenobiotics and Toxic Metals in Wastewater Treatment Plants. 18. Toxicity Testing in Wastewater Treatment Plants Using Microorganisms. PART F. MICROBIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH ASPECTS OF WASTEWATER EFFLUENTS AND BIOSOLIDS DISPOSAL AND REUSE. 19. Public Health Aspects of Wastewater and Biosolids Disposal on Land. 20. Public Health Aspects of Contamination of Recreational Waters with Wastewater. 21. Wastewater Reuse. References. Index.