Environmental Pollution Control Microbiology

Compiling knowledge gained through his more than 50 years of experience in environmental engineering technology, this reference by Ross E. McKinney illustrates the application of fundamental concepts in microbiology to provide a sound basis for the design and operation of various biological systems used in solving environmental challenges in the air, water, and soil. Environmental Pollution Control Microbiology emphasizes the quantitative relationships of microbial growth and metabolism, begining an examination of the overall metabolism and resulting growth of bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, rotifers, and other microorganisms. It then progresses to mixed microbial systems, where various groups of microorganisms compete with, as well as complement, each other in the processing of biodegradable pollutants in our environment. This author takes an easy-to-understand approach to the current complex environmental pollution problems for environmental engineers, water and wastewater treatment plant operators, environmental equipment manufacturers, and environmental regulatory engineers at all levels.