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  Low Cost Urban Sanitation

 
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Price: $110.00
Sale: $87.55
 
Manufacturer: Wiley
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Duncan Mara
Publisher: Wiley
Dewey Decimal Number: 628.2091732
Publication Date: 1996-12-31
Reading Level: 240
 
Description: This book covers the public health, technical, socioeconomic, sociocultural and institutional aspects of sanitation in towns and cities of developing countries. The text features excreta-related diseases and the use of sanitation to reduce their transmission. The sanitation technologies covered in detail are VIP latrines, pour-flush toilets, septic tanks, settled sewerage and simplified sewerage, with additional chapters on sullage disposal, pit emptying, and sewage treatment and reuse. Sociocultural constraints on sanitation systems and their socioeconomic costing are described, together with hygiene education, which is essential in order to achieve maximum benefits to health. The text also explains how to choose the most appropriate sanitation option for a given low-income community. Finally, institutional aspects are reviewed, including effective sanitation programme planning, monitoring and evaluation.

 

  Handbook of Water and Wastewater Microbiology

 
Handbook of Water and Wastewater Microbiology under The Books Store
Price: $155.00
Sale: $154.99
 
Manufacturer: Academic Press
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Academic Press
Edition: 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 363.61
Publication Date: 2003-07
Reading Level: 832
 
Description: 'Access to safe water is a fundamental human need and therefore a basic human right' Kofi Annan, United Nations Secretary General

Edited by two world-renowned scientists in the field, The Handbook of Water and Wastewater Microbiology provides a definitive and comprehensive coverage of water and wastewater microbiology. With contributions from experts from around the world, this book gives a global perspective on the important issues faced in the provision of safe drinking water, the problems of dealing with aquatic pollution and the processes involved in wastewater management.

Starting with an introductory chapter of basic microbiological principles, The Handbook of Water and Wastewater Microbiology develops these principles further, ensuring that this is the essential text for process engineers with little microbiological experience and specialist microbiologists alike.

Comprehensive selection of reviews dealing with drinking water and aquatic pollution
Provides an understading of basic microbiology and how it is applied to engineering process solutions
Suitable for all levels of knowledge in microbiology -from those with no background to specialists who require the depth of information

 

  Glossary: Water and Wastewater Control Engineering

 
Glossary: Water and Wastewater Control Engineering under The Books Store
 
Manufacturer: Amer Society of Civil Engineers
 
 
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Amer Society of Civil Engineers
Edition: 3rd
Dewey Decimal Number: 628.10321
Publication Date: 1981-08
Reading Level: 450
 

 

  Stormwater Management

 
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Price: $199.00
Sale: $124.99
 
Manufacturer: Wiley-Interscience
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Martin P. Wanielista::Yousef A. Yousef
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
Edition: 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 628.21
Publication Date: 1992-10-02
Reading Level: 528
 
Description: Designed for both students and practicing professionals, it addresses critical issues of water quality, focusing on the illustration and application of both hydrologic and economic water management techniques. Stresses applications using worked examples, case studies and problems. Software is included to assist in solving more complex problems and to apply demonstrated techniques.

 

  Activated Carbon Adsorption for Wastewater Treatment

 
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Manufacturer: CRC
 
 
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Perrich
Publisher: CRC
Dewey Decimal Number: 628.354
Publication Date: 1981-06-10
Reading Level: 252
 

 

  The Humanure Handbook: A Guide to Composting Human Manure

 
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Price: $19.00
Sale: $9.00
 
Manufacturer: Jenkins Publishing (PA)
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Joseph C. Jenkins
Publisher: Jenkins Publishing (PA)
Dewey Decimal Number: 363.7288
Publication Date: 1996-07
Reading Level: 198
 
Description: There are almost seven billion defecating people on planet Earth, but few who have any clue about how to constructively handle the burgeoning mountain of human crap. The Humanure Handbook, third edition, will amuse you, educate you, and possibly offend you, but it will certainly pertain to you—unless, of course, your bowels never move.
This new edition of The Humanure Handbook is:
  • The Tenth Anniversary Edition
  • Richly illustrated with eye-candy artwork
  • Perfect for reading while sitting on the “throne”
  • Revised, improved, and updated
  • 256 pages of crap

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      Wastewater Reuse for Golf Course Irrigation

     
    Wastewater Reuse for Golf Course Irrigation under The Books Store
    Price: $83.95
    Sale: $125.00
     
    Manufacturer: Lewis Publishers
    Number of Items: 1
     
     
    Binding: Hardcover
    Publisher: Lewis Publishers
    Edition: 1
    Dewey Decimal Number: 796.352068
    Publication Date: 1994-04-03
    Reading Level: 294
     
    Description: Wastewater Reuse for Golf Course Irrigation, authored by leading researchers and practitioners, covers a wide range of technical and regulatory aspects of how and why to irrigate golf courses with reused wastewater. Water quality, water conservation, regulations, water rights, water delivery, design of systems, monitoring concerns, retrofitting a course for recycled water, and successful case studies are just some of the important topics covered in this informative, valuable book. California, Arizona, and Florida are a few of the states that have laws mandating the uses of reused wastewater. This book will help golf course superintendents, irrigation consultants, architects, and builders understand how it affects their job and what to do about it.

     

      Toxic Substances in Municipal Waste WaterA Guidance Manual for Negotiating Permits

     
    Toxic Substances in Municipal Waste WaterA Guidance Manual for Negotiating Permits under The Books Store
    Price: $159.95
    Sale: $97.02
     
    Manufacturer: CRC
    Number of Items: 1
     
     
    Binding: Hardcover
    Author: Peter Ruffier
    Publisher: CRC
    Edition: 1
    Dewey Decimal Number: 628.357
    Publication Date: 1991-12-18
    Reading Level: 240
     
    Description: This timely new book presents practical information about the effective implementation of water-quality-based toxics control for wastewater treatment plants. It addresses five main subject areas, including approaches to toxics control, legal issues, toxicity identification and reduction evaluations, whole effluent toxicity testing, and chemical specific limits. Case examples from actual experiences illustrate workable solutions for implementing new water-quality-based permit requirements. The book provides a useful reference for wastewater treatment plant personnel, industrial wastewater treatment professionals, government agency regulators, environmental consultants, and environmental attorneys.

     

      Handbook of Project Finance for Water and Wastewater Systems

     
    Handbook of Project Finance for Water and Wastewater Systems under The Books Store
    Price: $159.95
    Sale: $133.09
     
    Manufacturer: CRC
    Number of Items: 1
     
     
    Binding: Hardcover
    Author: Michael Curley
    Publisher: CRC
    Edition: 1
    Dewey Decimal Number: 628.0681
    Publication Date: 1993-03-25
    Reading Level: 256
     
    Description: Handbook of Project Finance for Water and Wastewater Systems provides an easy-to-read guide for gaining an understanding of the myriad options available for financing water and wastewater projects and how to evaluate which options are most appropriate. This crucial reference delineates a basic system for comparing the actual costs of various programs. The book describes the seven major factors that can dramatically affect user charges. It then analyzes each funding alternative in terms of these common cost factors. No other book provides such an understandable framework for comparing project costs and their ultimate impact on ratepayer charges. Handbook of Project Finance for Water and Wastewater Systems is an essential book for utility managers, consultants, engineers, regulators, environmental attorneys, and planners. Features o Addresses the seven major factors that affect project costs o Easy to read o Presents easily comparable options

     

      Reuse of Sludge and Minor Wastewater Residuals

     
    Reuse of Sludge and Minor Wastewater Residuals under The Books Store
    Price: $159.95
    Sale: $132.47
     
    Manufacturer: CRC
    Number of Items: 1
     
     
    Binding: Hardcover
    Author: Alice Outwater::Berrin Tansel
    Publisher: CRC
    Edition: 1
    Dewey Decimal Number: 628.38
    Publication Date: 1994-06-15
    Reading Level: 192
     
    Description: Starting with sludge and scum characterization, this practical guide provides least cost methods of improving sludge quality, options for beneficial reuse, the costs of implementing those options, and case studies of sludge reuse programs around the country. From the pitfalls of site selection to pairing sludge products with their markets, this is a comprehensive resource for anyone working to establish a successful sludge reuse program. Each sludge processing option is presented in depth, including costs, operational difficulties, odor control, and application of the sludge product. The land application of liquid sludge, traditional and innovative methods of natural and mechanical dewatering, and lime stabilization processes are covered in detail. Composting options including aerated static pile composting, vermicomposting, windrow composting, and in-vessel composting are investigated. Sludge pelletizing processes and innovative technologies for sludge reuse are discussed, along with the Part 503 regulations.

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