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Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Reuse, 4/e is a thorough update of McGraw-Hill's authoritative book on wastewater treatment.No environmental engineering professional or civil or and environmental engineering major should be without a copy of this book- tt describes the technological and regulatory changes that have occurred over the last ten years in this discipline, including: improved techniques for the characterization of wastewaters; improved fundamental understanding of many of the existingunit operations and processes used for wastewater treatment, especially those processes used for thebiological removal of nutrients; greater implementation of several newer treatment technologies (e.g., UV disinfection, membrane filtration, and heat drying); greater concern for the long term health and environmental impacts of wastewater constituents; greater emphasis on advanced wastewater treatment and risk assessment for water reuse applications; changes in regulations and the development of new technologies for wastewater disinfection; and new regulations governing the treatment, reuse, and disposal of sludge (biosolids). Greater concern for infrastructure renewal including upgrading the design and performance of wastewater treatment plants.

This revision contains a strong focus on advanced wastewater treatment technologies and stresses the reuse aspects of wastewater and biosolids. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

Very Good Reference
I found this book helpful in my preperation for the exam. It is a listed reference by NCEES, and will be useful for the exam and in practice.

Good book, poor support
Metcalf and Eddy's Wastewater Engineering series is always good, but new editions of any book seem to have mistakes in the examples. The one that's bugging me ( it's the only one I've tried so far) is Example 4-10, concerning the time required to absorb a gas. The book gets a V value of 10; I get 1200. There's obviously something that needs explaining here, but I've been unable to get any help from either Metcalf & Eddy or McGraw Hill. My e-mails don't seem to get to anyone who can help, or they're being ignored.
It seems to be a good book, but if you have any questions you're on your own.

Wish there was something better out there.
Although this book is one of the largest information sources for WWTP design, it is also poorly formatted and illogical in presentation of material.The reason is because it is a compilation of many individuals so there is much redundancy, some conflicting information and incoherency in the overall text.If you are looking to LEARN how to design a WWTP you will need a good aid in addition to this text.Otherwise, it isfine if you know what you are looking for.

Good Catalog
I bought this huge volume so I could develop some puzzles in our magazine. Chemical engineers need to expand into this area largely inhabited by misplaced civil engineers. As water shortages become more prevalent, continuous recycling of water will become a necessity in chemical plants. Then, there is the cost of process chemicals needed to treat water. Many of these are hazardous wastes. You will need to know what your options are for conditioning these waters.

The author covers every form of wastewater treatment in significant detail for its genre (handbooks). I especially liked the block diagrams showing process steps. As with most handbooks, more examples would improve its use. However, with that aside, it shares a space on my shelf.

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Packed with Information, Riddled with Typos and Omissions
I have been using this text in a wastewater engineering course. It covers the different aspects of wastewater engineering well, providing in depth treatments of each. However, the great size of this book (over 1800 pages) may also be its weakness, making it an unmanageable project for the editors.

In one month of usage, I have found serious gaps in the problems. Many cross-references are incorrect, and there are some problems which omit values required for solution.

In short, this is a good source of information. With closer editing, it could be better. ... Read more

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Quick Access to the Latest Calculations and Examplesfor Solving All Types of Water and Wastewater Problems!

The Second Edition of Water and Wastewater Calculations Manual provides step-by-step calculations for solving a myriad of water and wastewater problems. Designed for quick-and-easy access to information, this revised and updated Second Edition contains over 110 detailed illustrations and new material throughout.

Written by the internationally renowned Shun Dar Lin, this expert resource offers techniques and examples in all sectors of water and wastewater treatment.Using both SI and US customary units, the Second Edition of Water and Wastewater Calculations Manual features:

• Coverage of stream sanitation, lake and impoundment management, and groundwater
• Conversion factors, water flow calculations, hydraulics in pipes, weirs, orifices, and open channels, distribution, outlets, and quality issues
• In-depth emphasis on drinking water treatment and water pollution control technologies
• Calculations specifically keyed to regulation requirements
• New to this edition: regulation updates, pellet softening, membrane filtration, disinfection by-products, health risks, wetlands, new and revised examples using field data

Inside this Updated Environmental Reference Tool

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A best-seller in the field of water and wastewater engineering and technology, this book provides the fundamental principles and management practices in water technology. All major systems and operations are covered concisely yet comprehensively. Topics include: water processing, water distribution, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, sludge processing, and water reuse. Introductory chapters provide a review of pertinent aspects of chemistry, biology, hydraulics and hydrology, and water quality. For those individuals in the field of sanitary technology and engineering as well as those interested in the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities. ... Read more

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Written by noted experts in the field sharing extensive academic and industrial experience, this thoroughly updated Second Edition covers commonly used and new suspended and attached growth reactors. The authors discuss combined carbon and ammonia oxidation, activated sludge, biological nutrient removal, aerobic digestion, anaerobic processes, lagoons, trickling filters, rotating biological contactors, fluidized beds, and biologically aerated filters. They integrate the principles of biochemical processes with applications in the real world-communicating approaches to the conception, design, operation, and optimization of biochemical unit operations in a comprehensive yet lucid manner. ... Read more

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Environmental Engineer
A very well organized and written text-book. The theory and examples are properly selected for readers including graduate students, academics and practitioners. Certainly recommended...

A good book!
This is a very good technology review book in bioprocess for waste water treatment. ... Read more

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The biblia
This is a book that everyone who works with water analysis have to buy.

Easly Understood by Geochemists
The "Standard Methods" is very well understood even for those in the non-Chemistry area that deals with environmental chemistry/geochemistry of natural waters. Besides the analytical work, many important aspects related to sampling and data interpretation are there. The 2005 Edition makes these tasks much easier. ... Read more

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This volume is the only resource that describes and explains in simple, non-mathematical terms the unit processes used to treat both drinking water and wastewater. Designed to meet the information needs of professionals without an engineering background, the text presents each unit process, states what function(s) it performs, illustrates what equipment it uses, and explains what its role is in the process of purifying or cleaning water. In addition, the book places water treatment technologies in the context of overall plant operation. In addition, it explains related topics such as plant management and environmental regulations. ... Read more

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Water/Wastewater Treatment for the Non-engineering Professio
This is the best, most concise text on this topic that I have seen. ... Read more

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Step-by-step procedures for planning, design, construction and operation: * Health and environment* Process improvements* Stormwater and combined sewer control and treatment* Effluent disposal and reuse* Biosolids disposal and reuse* On-site treatment and disposal of small flows* Wastewater treatment plants should be designed so that the effluent standards and reuse objectives, and biosolids regulations can be met with reasonable ease and cost. The design should incorporate flexibility for dealing with seasonal changes, as well as long-term changes in wastewater quality and future regulations. Good planning and design, therefore, must be based on five major steps:characterization of the raw wastewater quality and effluent, pre-design studies to develop alternative processes and selection of final process train, detailed design of the selected alternative, contraction, and operation and maintenance of the completed facility. Engineers, scientists, and financial analysts must utilize principles from a wide range of disciplines: engineering, chemistry, microbiology, geology, architecture, and economics to carry out the responsibilities of designing a wastewater treatment plant. The objective of this book is to present the technical and nontechnical issues that are most commonly addressed in the planning and design reports for wastewater treatment facilities prepared by practicing engineers. Topics discussed include facility planning, process description, process selection logic, mass balance calculations, design calculations, and concepts for equipment sizing. Theory, design, operation and maintenance, trouble shooting, equipment selection and specifications are integrated for each treatment process. Thus delineation of such information for use by students and practicing engineers is the main purpose of this book. ... Read more

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Great book
I don`t have many books about wastewater treatment, but reading this book was very helpful to my project.... design a Wastewater Treatment plant

The best book of wastewater treatment plant design
This book is explained very clearly on how to design the WWTP. Especially, it is only book in the world that shows the design examples of the biological nutrient removal treatment processes. All design calculations are shown in every step that necessary for real design. ... Read more

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Water has been described as the 21st century oil. Water shortages, water quality and water rights are hot-button issues at the local, national and international levels. Climate change, population growth and contamination from industry, farms and human settlements have dramatically impacted water supplies and disrupted natural nutrient cycles. Strategic wastewater management will be a critical tool in protecting this valuable but threatened resource.

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The “bible” of the water quality industry – updated to reflect the latest trends, technologies, and regulations

Operations of Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants— MOP 11 is the industry flagship book, focusing on the operation and maintenance of municipal wastewater treatment plants. Presented in three shrinkwrapped, hardcover volumes, this classic resource incorporates the experiences, best practices, and innovations from thousands of wastewater plants. Taken as a whole, these three volumes represent the most complete package of information available to the wastewater treatment industry. ... Read more

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Decentralized Wastewater Management presents a comprehensive approach to the design of both conventional and innovative systems for the treatment and disposal of wastewater or the reuse of treaded effluent. Smaller treatment plants, which are the concern of most new engineers, are the primary focus of this important book. ... Read more

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Great resource for decentralized wastewater systems
I think this book is a fantastic resource, for both teaching purposes and design purposes.I recommend this book for use in the classroom and in the design room. ... Read more

Book Description
This text is aimed at civil and environmental engineers for the course usually taught as a one- or two-semester course at the junior/senior level. The third edition covers information on new water treatment processes and small treatment facilities. This book will appeal not only to Civil and Environmental Engineering students but also to professional and practicing engineers who can use the text as a reference. ... Read more

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fourth edition overdue!
there is a bit of truth in all the above reviews. It has not entirely been my bible, but more a Readers Digest version; if I need a quick answer, it is the first book I grab. Yes there are a lot of mathematical mistakes ormisprints in it,and that includes a good number of the worked examples,which rather defeats the purpose. Yes it is very American orientated, butit also has tables and footnotes throughout, giving useful or immediateconversions to other systems, well, metric that is, not imperial. There area lot nicer processes about, some definitely European. But that misses thepoint a bit: the most fundamental problem is that the book is nearly tenyears old. Therefore it is not surprising that newer processes are missing.I am desperately looking forward to a fourth edition, and I'll be the firstto buy it! In the meantime I'll keep using the third. But what happened tothe (Indian) paperback version, which was a lot better priced for a book ofthis age? Still, there is no substitute!

Review from a process engineer
The book gives the modern process engineer enough background to engineer complete waste water treatment plants. Specially the biological part is very good. Only at the physical chemical part, the information is based oninstallations produced in the US. The European (nicer) designes anddevelopments are not described in the book.

The bible and encyclopaedia of wastewater engineering
I first got exposed to the textbook as an undergraduate student in civil engineering.Served as an excellent in depth textbook for that level.During my masters program it was a good starting point.As a consultingengineer, I can find most of the basic and fundamental answers.Thelanguage is lucid and simple.I have read lots of books on wastewaterengineering.Agreed that there are more detailed texts available onspecific areas of wastewater treatment, but this textbook does a very goodjob of striking that balance just right of covering material in enoughdetail for students and the practising engineer.It is usually enoughunless you are writing a masters thesis or a doctoral dissertation.Thistext, together with the companion textbook, Collection and Pumping ofWastewater has served me very well during my college and professionalcareer.Highly recommended to anyone looking for a good book on wastewatertreatment.I very respectfully disagree with the gentleman from Istanbulabove who feels that this book is poor.When taking my PE exam, if I wasto be limited to just one textbook on wastewater, I would take this one.

Encyclopedic but not suitable as a textbook.
This book contains large amount of information and therefore it may be argued that it is an important reference in the field. Unfortunately, as a textbook for undergraduate teaching, it is terrible. There are severalmistakes in the solved examples. Problems at the end of each chapter arenot well prepared. Solving the problems at the end of a chapter do notnecessarily contribute to a better understanding of the material containedin that chapter.

A large number of equations related to the activatedsludge process are presented, but they are not well connected. How theseequations can be systematically used in design is neither well explainednor well exemplified. Overall, this book is not suitable for self-studywithout the guidance of an experienced instructor/engineer who also haspractical experience in wastewater plant design and operation.

Thenagain, there are very few good books in this field (if any). The field ofwater and wastewater treatment certainly needs good authors/teachers!

A definite must for the ENVIRONMENTAL PE EXAM.
This book was of great necessity on the PE exam and I wouldn't have been able to do much without it.A definite must for your bookshelf. ... Read more

Product Description
Originaly this manual was developed to serve as a home-study course for operators in remote areas or pearsons unable to attend formal classes either due to shift work, personal reasons or the unavailability of suitable classes. This home-study training program used th concepts of self-paced instruction where you are your own instructor and work at your own speed. In order to certify that a person had successfully completed this program, an objective test was included at the end of each chapter and the training course became a correspondence or self-study type of program. Now many colleges and universities use the manual as a formal text in formal classes often taught by operators. In the operation of wastewater treatment plants, operators and utility agencies joined together to offer their own courses using the manual. This manual was prepared to help operators run their tretment plants. Please feel free to use it in the manner which best fits your training needs and the needs of other operators. We will be happy to work with you to assist you in developing your training program. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Drying up this mess.
I work for a small municipal wastewater plant, and used this (and Vol. II) as study material for the Class IV and Class III VA wastewater licensure test.

It is:
- Informative
- Long winded

It is not:
- Fun to read in the least
- A very good reference manual
- Very up to date on some things

Overall the California State training books are recommended to me by more people than any other training courses. If you're doing this with the correspondence portion, you can get 2-3 "TC's" (2-3 months substitution experience) for at most a month of your time at less than an hour a day.

Wastewater Treatment and God: The Divine Practice of Cleansing Waters
This book was as interesting as it was informative. I thoroughly enjoyed its textual inputs and laughable (yet sidebar) visual anecdotes. The book holds a wide variety of truth, even in the first volume!

God really showed up in my life while reading this book. I cannot tell you the ways He has blessed me with knowing the ins and outs of this world's wastewater. The application from spiritual to physical, and then from physical to chemical was amazing. It brought out how God really works in today's crappy lives and "poopy" situations. This book invites you to "come as you are" (pgs. 17 and 264) and that the Spirit of God is welcome "in this place" (pg. 159) and even better, "All organic materials have one thing in common - they all contain carbon" (pg. 20). You see, carbon here is a metaphor for the forgiveness of sins!

The main point of this book (although some may disagree) was how a phenom of a God could turn excretion into life. It was just another beautiful allegory of how Jesus cleanses even the dirtiest of dirties.

The removal and decomposition of bacteria and dissolved oxygen can apply to anybody's spiritual life. And as my little brother used to say when he was 2: "Mommy, I gotta go numba 2! ... oops... too late!"

Would I recommend this book to any and all people? Yes. Oh God yes. On a scale from 1 to heck, I give this theological genius of a scientific tale a standing "heck"! Bravo US Environmental Protection Agency... you simply put the "treat" in "wastewater treatment". God bless readers! ... Read more

Book Description
The new edition of a classic reference incorporating the latest findings and discoveries

The Third Edition of this classic reference provides readers with concise, up-to-the-moment coverage of the role of microorganisms in water and wastewater treatment. By providing a solid foundation in microbiology, microbial growth, metabolism, and nutrient cycling, the text gives readers the tools they need to make critical decisions that affect public health, as well as the practical aspects of treatment, disinfection, water distribution, bioremediation, and water and wastewater reuse.

The publication begins a discussion of microbiology principles, followed by a discussion of public health issues and concerns. Next, the core of the text is dedicated to a thorough examination of wastewater and drinking water treatment, biosolids, pollution-control biotechnology, and drinking water distribution. The remainder of the text discusses toxicity testing in wastewater treatment plants, and the public health aspects of wastewater disposal and reuse.

The many advances in wastewater and drinking water microbiology have all been thoroughly integrated into the publication, including:

* A new chapter on bioterrorism and drinking water safety
* The latest developments in biofilm microbial ecology and biofilm impact on drinking water quality
* New, state-of-the-art detection techniques
* Expanded and revised treatment of toxicity testing, including new testing methods and studies on endocrine disrupters in wastewater
* Alternatives to conventional wastewater treatment

New problem sets, which test readers' knowledge, as well as a list of Internet resources have been added to each chapter. In addition, the publication's extensive references have been thoroughly revised for readers who would like to learn more about the latest findings and discoveries on specialized topics. Finally, the color plate section has been expanded and contains many new illustrations and tables.

An authoritative guide for all researchers, administrators, and engineers in the field of microbiology, Wastewater Microbiology, Third Edition is also a valuable reference for civil and environmental engineers, public health officials, and students involved in environmental engineering and science. ... Read more

Book Description
Water and wastewater treatment plant operators must have a breadth of knowledge that encompasses more than scientific theory. They need to be generalists with knowledge bridging several scientific, academic, and engineering disciplines. Unfortunately, until now, many of the existing texts in the field were too limited in scope and narrow in focus.Handbook of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations is the first complete resource manual exclusively forwater and wastewater plant operators. It is a thorough compilation of water science, treatment information, process control procedures, problem-solving techniques, safety and health information, and administrative and technological trends. The manual examines numerous real-world operating scenarios, including the intake of raw sewage and the treatment of water via residual management.Each scenario includes a comprehensive problem-solving practice set, which enables readers to integrate relevant math with theory and practical applications. The systematic layout of this hands-on technical aid accelerates the learning of both current and future plant operators. ... Read more

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This book gives a most detailed presentation of the theories behind modern wastewater treatment processes. It presents an up-to-date description of wastewater characteristics and the theories of biological processes and their modelling. The quantitative information density is unique due to the numerous tables, figures and examples.The book is primarily intended for graduate and PhD students, but owing to the abundant quantitative information it is also valuable for consulting engineers and other professionals who deal with wastewater treatment. The book has an extensive Table of Contents and list of symbols, which makes it useful as a handbook. ... Read more

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I bought this book for an engineer friend who lives abroad. I have not personally read it, but he is very satisfied with the contents of the book. Thank you for your prompt attention in getting this book to me. Mrs. Ragoonanan ... Read more

Book Description
Wastewater Organisms contains 210 high-quality full-color micrographs to help you identify organisms found in sewage and sludge.These photos provide the maximum level of detail and will help you better understand the form and dimension of the organisms. Subjects depicted in the micrographs include bacteria, eggs, amoeba, parasitic protozoa, tardigrada (water bears), rotifers, ciliates, parasitic helminths, pollen grain, free-living nematodes, algae, flagellates, and more.There is a chapter on enumeration which provides literature and techniques for fixing and staining, techniques often required for identification to the species level. The book also contains a valuable glossary and index to make the book even easier to use. Wastewater Organisms is an indispensable reference for wastewater managers and supervisors, wastewater operators, environmental consultants, practicing engineers, regulatory agency personnel at all levels of government, and libraries. ... Read more

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An excellent Atlas Identification
Este atlas en una excelente guia de identificación para hidrobiologos quese dedican a la evaluación de los sistemas de tratamiento de aguasresiduales a través de la presencia de ciertas comunidades de plankton. ... Read more

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Adapted from the Handbook of Environmental Engineering Calculations, Water and Waste Water Calculations Manual is designed as a quick-reference resource for solving most of the mathematical problems encountered byprofessionals specializing in water and wastewater. Calculations methods for all areas water and waste water are represented and practical solutions are provided. Water and Waste Water Calculations Manual includes such topics as conversion factors, calculations for flows in aquifers, pumping, stream sanitation, techniques for classification of lake water quality, hydraulics for environmental engineers pipe networks for water supply distribution and fundamental concepts of water flow in pipes, weirs, orifices and open channels. ... Read more

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the book is one of the best i have read regarding waste water
regading the waste water engineering the book is very nice and can help in waste water plant desing and engineering
i advice every engineer working with waste water treatment plants to own such a book

Very Helpfull
If you're interested in design for water and waste water treatment I recommend this text for you ... Read more

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The expert coverage you need to design automated wastewater systems

Especially written for design professionals, Automation of Wastewater Treatment Facilities discusses the selection of instruments, installation, sizing of control elements, and the best choice for controllers and computers for automated wastewater plants. ... Read more