Handbook of Water and Wastewater Analysis

The present book is the first of its kind covering a wide spectrum of water and wastewater analysis and treatment. It consolidates at one place the discussion on almost all important aspects of the above field such as water sampling and preservation, analytical methods of examination, waste minimization in laboratories, tolerance limits, removal of pollutants etc. Further, it also covers the concept and principles of treatment techniques commonly used in the field. The book is valuable for it: Details water sampling and preservation methods. Discusses pretreatment and instrumental techniques. Explains analytical methods of examination of water and wastewater. Describes traditional techniques of analyses. Includes information on standards for drinking water and for use in industrial processes. Discusses wastewater discharge limits and treatment techniques. Outlines removal of specific pollutants. Gives significance of parameters analyzed. Discusses best practices and waste minimization in laboratories. Gives information on accreditation of laboratories. Contains ready references. Easy to use and follow workbook. Diagrammatic and pictorial representation along with text to facilitate understanding. Explains calculations with examples. Suggests important books and websites for further studies. It is hoped that the Handbook of Water and Wastewater Analysis will prove highly useful and informative for the laboratory technicians, students, researchers, engineers, professionals and industries.