Influence and Removal of Organics in Drinking Water

Influence and Removal of Organics in Drinking Water
Author: Joel Mallevialle
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 384
Release: 1992-06-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780873713863

Use this new book to solve water treatment problems related to toxicity, taste and odor, and bacteria regrowth. Influence and Removal of Organics in Drinking Water presents the latest advances in oxidation technologies, ozonation, membrane technology, micropollutant removal, and filtration processes. Fundamental aspects of coagulation, flocculation, adsorption, ozonation, preozonation, and granular activated carbon are discussed. Filtration methods covered include biological filtration, membrane filtration, and ultrafiltration. The book will provide a useful reference for water treatment plant managers and operators, water engineers, water supply managers, and consultants.

A Review of Literature on the Removal of Organic Chemicals from Drinking Water

A Review of Literature on the Removal of Organic Chemicals from Drinking Water
Author: Nicholas J. Oke
Publisher:
Total Pages: 92
Release: 1996
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Reviews the literature concerning the current state of knowledge of removing organic chemicals from drinking water. Such chemicals may include humic substances produced by degradation of plant and animal matter, contaminated leachate from landfills and lagoons, agricultural runoff, and accidental and illegal dumping of chemicals. Treatment techniques reviewed include coagulation, softening, sedimentation, filtration, chlorination, adsorption on activated carbon or resins, air stripping, reverse osmosis, and the use of oxidants or ultraviolet radiation.