Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 087553161X ISBN 13: 9780875531618

Synopsis

Analysts, researchers, and regulators have relied on this peer-reviewed publication since 1905. The trusted source of accurate, proven methodology for analyzing natural waters, water supplies, and wastewaters. The 23rd edition of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater(R) contains over 400 laboratory methods for the analysis of

Dissolved Solids

Metals

Free and Total Chlorine

Odor, Taste, and Flavor Profile Analysis

Disinfection By-products

Radionuclides

Total Organic Carbon

Total and Fecal Coliform

Laboratories worldwide rely on this comprehensive reference as the trusted source of accurate, proven methodology for analysis of water, water supplies, and wastewater. It is the essential resource for water analysis professionals.

The methods in the 23rd edition (as in previous editions) are believed to be the best available, generally accepted procedures for analyzing water, wastewater, and related materials. They represent the recommendations of specialists, ratified by a large number of analysts and others of more general expertise, and as such are truly consensus standards, offering a valid and recognized basis for control and evaluation. All methods are dated to identify which ones changed significantly between editions.

New in the 23rd edition

Over 80 revised methods and 5 new methods added

Extensive revisions to Microbiological Examination (Part 9000)

New drinking water method to test for pharmaceuticals and

personal care products

New, more realistic, visuals to help identify aquatic organisms

Revisions to Solids, Cyanide, Nitrate, Dissolved Oxygen, and Biochemical Oxygen Demand

Standard Methods is also offered as a subscription service, which includes all the new, revised, and USEPA-approved methods that are full-text searchable, a discussion group and news about the book, its methods and the oversight board.

About this title

Synopsis

This book is used throughout the world in analysis and protection of water supplies and treatment and disposal of wastewater. This new edition presents methods that have been extensively evaluated by experts within the APHA, American Water Works Association and the Water Pollution Control Federation, and by academic, government and industrial professionals. Contains step-by-step procedures for precise analysis of water and wastewater's chemical constituents, sanitary quality, and physical and biological characteristics, including new EPA-approved methods for organic contaminants with sample collection and preservation procedures.

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 087553161X
• ISBN 13: 9780875531618
• Binding: Hardcover