Water Treatment Made Simple For Operators [Paperback]

A concise guide to the ins and outs of water treatment plants

Water Treatment Made Simple is an easy-to-understand introduction to the increasingly complex functions of water treatment plants. It's a perfect primer for anyone pursuing Water Treatment Plant Operator certification, and a succinct refresher for new hires since it covers all the fundamental proficiencies of water treatment, including laboratory testing, hydraulics, mathematics, chemistry, water transmission, disinfection, and microbiology.

Water Treatment Made Simple also serves as a highly illustrative reference featuring dozens of handy problem-solving tables that are invaluable for troubleshooting on site, and brief and simplified versions of fundamental principles in each chapter, supplemented with common problems and possible solutions. It features:
* Unique problem-solving tools to help operators diagnose and remedy problems throughout the treatment process
* Self-review questions that help readers qualify their understanding of covered topics
* A comprehensive list of references for further study
* A helpful glossary and appendixes for quick reference

Preface vii

1 Introduction 1

2 Water Sources 19

3 Water Treatment Laboratory 33

4 Pretreatment 49

5 Coagulation and Flocculation 57

6 Sedimentation 63

7 Softening 73

8 Stabilization 82

9 Filtration 94

10 Disinfection 113

11 Taste and Odor Control 133

12 Fluoridation 142

13 Water Transmission 146

14 Hydraulics 165

15 Mathematics 173

16 Chemistry 188

17 Microbiology 205

Appendix A Information Sources 224