Health Effects of Drinking Water Contaminants

ISBN-13: 9780873712231 / Angielski / Twarda / 1989 / 168 str.

Edward J. Calabrese

Opis

This new book evaluates the risks and benefits of the widely used types of drinking water treatment technologies, based on assessment and comparison of chemicals used in treatment, by-products of chemicals, and non-treatment. This valuable material was prepared by independent experts in drinking water treatment technology and toxicology, in conjunction with EPA.

Spis treści

Raw Water Quality. Process Trains. Disinfection. Coagulation, Flocculation, Sedimentation, and Filtration. Corrosion and pH Control. Ion Exchange, Lime Softening and Reverse Osmosis. Activated Carbon Adsorption and Air Stripping.