Microscopic Examination of the Activated Sludge Process

An invaluable troubleshooting tool,Microscopic Examination of the Activated Sludge Process addresses how to use the microscope and provides proper techniques for sample preparation. It explains how to relate and interpret observations and whether observing conditions are desirable or undesirable. Written primarily for operators and technicians, it is user-friendly and practical, without the typical excess jargon, equations, and kinetics. This is a hands-on reference for professionals in wastewater treatment, including sanitary engineers, chemists, microbiologists, regulators, and others. It s also an excellent text for graduate students in environmental engineering.