Table of Contents
Preface to the Fourth Edition ix
Preface to the Third Edition xi
Preface to the Second Edition xiii
Preface to the First Edition xv
PART A. FUNDAMENTALS OF MICROBIOLOGY 1
1. The Microbial World 3
2. Microbial Metabolism and Growth 51
3. Role of Microorganisms in Biogeochemical Cycles 83
PART B. PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGY 119
4. Pathogens and Parasites in Domestic Wastewater 121
5. Microbial Indicators of Fecal Contamination 173
6. Microbial Source Tracking 197
7. Wastewater Disinfection 217
PART C. MICROBIOLOGY OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT 267
8. Introduction to Wastewater Treatment 269
9. Activated Sludge Process 281
10. Bulking and Foaming in Activated Sludge Plants 319
11. Processes Based on Attached Microbial Growth 353
12. Waste Stabilization Ponds 369
13. Sludge Microbiology 383
14. Anaerobic Digestion of Wastewater and Biosolids 409
15. Biological Aerosols and Bio-odors from Wastewater Treatment Plants 437
PART D. BIOTECHNOLOGY IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT 465
16. Pollution Control Biotechnology 467
PART E. FATE AND TOXICITY OF CHEMICALS IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS 501
17. Fate of Xenobiotics and Toxic Metals in Wastewater Treatment Plants 503
18. Toxicity Testing in Wastewater Treatment Plants Using Microorganisms 533
PART F. MICROBIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH ASPECTS OF WASTEWATER EFFLUENTS AND BIOSOLIDS DISPOSAL AND REUSE 553
19. Public Health Aspects of Wastewater and Biosolids Disposal on Land 555
20. Public Health Aspects of Contamination of Recreational Waters with Wastewater 581
21. Wastewater Reuse 599
References 619
Index 763
