Handbook of Water Analysis

Sampling methods in surface waters; methods of water preservation; statistical treatment of data; physical properties of water; chemical parameters; organoleptical properties of water; radioanalytical methodology for water analysis; bacteriological analysis; algal analysis - organisms and toxins; halogens; sulfate, sulfite, and sulfide; analysis of nitrates and nitrites; ammonia; determination of organic nitrogen; phosphates; main parameters and assays involved with the organic pollution of water; organic acid analysis; determination of phenolic compounds in water; cyanides; humic substances in water; major metals; heavy metals; trace elements; determination of silicon and silicates; analysis of urea herbicides in water; analysis of organochlorinated pesticides in water; residue analysis of carbamate pesticides in water; organophosphates; fungicide and herbicide residues in water; methods for the determination of polychlorobiphenyls (PBCs) in water; determination of PCDDs and PCDFs in water; polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons; analysis of BTEX compounds in water; oil and greases and petroleum hydrocarbon analysis; asbestos in water; analysis of surfactants; instruments and techniques.