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Natural Wastewater Treatment Systems
Author(s): Ronald W. Crites (Author), E. Joe Middlebrooks (Author), Sherwood C. Reed (Author)
- Publisher: CRC Press
- Publication Date: 24 Aug. 2005
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 576 pages
- ISBN-10: 0849338042
- ISBN-13: 9780849338045
Book Description
Although initially based purely on environmental principles of reuse and recycling, natural waste treatment systems proved to have economic advantages over mechanical systems in many cases, being less expensive to build and operate as well as requiring less energy. Thus, natural waste treatment methods reemerged even as advanced wastewater treatment technologies exploded in growth. Reflecting this burgeoning popularity, Natural Wastewater Treatment Systems is the first book to integrate all the major types of natural treatment systems into a single source. Beginning with an overview of the types of natural treatment systems, the book outlines the planning, feasibility assessment, and site selection processes unique to natural processes as well as the basic process responses and interactions governing natural systems. The authors then examine the systems in detail, discussing wastewater pond systems, free water surface constructed wetlands, subsurface and vertical flow constructed wetlands, land treatment, sludge management, and onsite wastewater systems. They illustrate the practical aspects through 30 examples; include 178 data tables for comparing costs, performance, and constraints; and describe new approaches to partially mixed ponds, including dual-powered aeration ponds. Written by eminent experts in natural waste treatment, Natural Wastewater Treatment Systems is an invaluable tool for selecting, planning, and implementing ecologically and economically sound wastewater treatment systems.
Editorial Reviews
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“…practicing engineers and scientists will benefit from the concise information presented [in this book]… “…The lists of cited literature alone provide a valuable directory of knowledge for each topic. “The theories and principles for each process are so thoroughly presented that professors who contemplate offering a graduate course on natural treatment systems would do well to use this book as a course text. “Natural Wastewater Treatment Systems effectively incorporates the theories and processes of several core engineering disciplines into a single text. It was refreshing to read a book that includes not only the long-studied principles of natural treatment systems, but also lesser-known topics and timely concerns that are easily overlooked without an extensive literature search… “The authors’ extensive experience is evident in these pages, and years of data are provided. Unique case studies are also presented… “…For engineers, scientists, operators, professors, and students … this new edition will be especially valuable.” -Southwest Hydrology
