Basic Microbiology for Drinking Water Personnel provides clear, short descriptions of the waterborne microorganisms - bacteria, viruses, protozoa, amoebae, and algae - which either pose a human health threat or contribute to distribution system corrosion. Written for non-scientists, the book provides the scientific name of each, where it is found in nature, how it is transmitted, what health or other problems it causes, and how it challenges water treatment. You'll understand how disease is spread, how microbes adapt to ...
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Basic Microbiology for Drinking Water Personnel provides clear, short descriptions of the waterborne microorganisms - bacteria, viruses, protozoa, amoebae, and algae - which either pose a human health threat or contribute to distribution system corrosion. Written for non-scientists, the book provides the scientific name of each, where it is found in nature, how it is transmitted, what health or other problems it causes, and how it challenges water treatment. You'll understand how disease is spread, how microbes adapt to different environments, and basic laboratory methods used for isolating and detecting pathogens in water samples.
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