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Surveys all processes involved in procuring, treating, and distributing public water supplies, and presents national and international standards for drinking water quality set by the UK and EC regulatory bodies plus the World Health Organization and the US Environmental Protection Agency. Describes the incidence and significance of the main chemical constituents found in raw waters, and the types of bacteria, viruses, and protozoan organisms which are hazardous to human health. This fifth edition is updated to cover recent issues such as asset management, water quality modeling, and reducing risks from disinfection by-products. Twort is past president of the UK Institution of Water Engineers & Scientists.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR


Review
'A classic text on water supply......the book provides information on practically every aspect of water supply....the authors' wealth of experience is evident in the practical approach used throughout'. Asian Water, May 2001

Review of the previous edition: "The authors have a wealth of experience in the water industry, which is reflected in their clear and concise presentation ... an excellent publication" Water and Environmental Management Journal


Review
'A classic text on water supply......the book provides information on practically every aspect of water supply....the authors' wealth of experience is evident in the practical approach used throughout'. Asian Water, May 2001

Review of the previous edition: "The authors have a wealth of experience in the water industry, which is reflected in their clear and concise presentation ... an excellent publication" Water and Environmental Management Journal


Book Description
This new edition of a classic text has been significantly expanded to cover the most current issues and international standards are examined in-depth, with detailed coverage of WHO, European, UK and US standards, organisations and practice. Written with the postgraduate and professional water engineer in mind, this text will also be essential reading for undergraduates studying water engineering.

COMPREHENSIVE coverage of all aspects of public water supply and treatment for a worldwide market * INCLUDES more coverage of US, European and WHO standards and practice * COVERS important current topics such as EIA and cryptosporidium outbreaks


From the Publisher
This new edition of a classic text has been significantly expanded to cover the most current issues and international standards are examined in-depth, with detailed coverage of WHO, European, UK and US standards, organisations and practice. Written with the postgraduate and professional water engineer in mind, this text will also be essential reading for undergraduates studying water engineering.


About the Author
Alan C. Twort formerly a Consultant at Binnie, Black & Veatch Consulting Engineers, UK. Don D. Ratnayaka is a Consulting Engineer with Binnie, Black and Veatch, UK. Malcolm J. Brandt is a Consulting Engineer at Binnie, Black & Veatch, UK

ANNOTATION

Audience: Post-graduate students of water engineering. Professional water engineers.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

This new edition of a classic text has been significantly expanded to cover the most current issues and international standards are examined in-depth, with detailed coverage of WHO, European, UK and US standards, organisations and practice. Written with the postgraduate and professional water engineer in mind, this text will also be essential reading for undergraduates studying water engineering.

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