Why you should buy this book. Are you concerned with drinking water and health? Have you ever wondered why certain chemicals are added to treat drinking water? How does one decide on the chemical dosage? If you say yes then this book is for you. The delicate balance of regulatory demands and treatment objectives on drinking water are illustrated using Boston as a case study. Many of the approach and discussion are general and directly applicable to those who do not live in metropolitan Boston. Those in the field of drinking water quality and treatment will find additional technical...