Harmful Algae Blooms in Drinking Water: Removal of Cyanobacterial Cells and Toxins

ISBN-13: 9781138749450 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 175 str.

Harold W. Walker

Opis

This book explores the current research on removal of HABs and toxins from drinking water, and provides the necessary tools so that treatment plant operators, engineers, and water managers can understand the vulnerability of drinking water treatment plants to HABs and develop treatment processes to minimize their impact.

Spis treści

Introduction. Occurrence and Ecology of Harmful Algal Blooms. Toxin Properties, Toxicity, and Health Effects. Regulation of HABs and HAB Toxins in Surface and Drinking Water. Source Water Control of Harmful Algal Blooms and Toxins. Conventional Treatment Processes for Removal of HAB Cells and Toxins from Drinking Water. Advanced Treatment Processes for the Removal of HAB Cells and Toxins from Drinking Water. Summary and Conclusions.