Description
Book SynopsisThis manual provides the reader with a review of the significant pathogenic groups of organisms and specific pathogens of concern within wastewater and sludges. Groups reviewed include viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and helminthes or worms.
Trade Review"Even though this book was prepared for personnel who work at wastewater treatment facilities....it would also be very useful and applicable to personnel who work in solid waste management." (Waste Management, Volume 26, Issue 1, 2006)
"...a good addition to any wastewater treatment plant operators' library." (E-STREAMS, September 2005)
"...offers wastewater personnel a practical guide that is free of overly technical jargon...well-suited for use both in the classroom and on the job." (Journal of the American Water Resources Association, December 2004)
Table of ContentsPREFACE ix
PART I OVERVIEW 1
1. Introduction 3
2. History 7
3. Hazards 11
4. Classification of Organisms 17
PART II VIRUSES, BACTERIA, AND FUNGI 21
5. Viruses 23
6. Hepatitis Virus Group 31
7. HIV 39
8. West Nile Virus 45
9. Bacteria 53
10. Leptospira interrogans 67
11. Fungi 69
PART III PROTOZOANS AND HELMINTHS 73
12. Introduction to Parasitic Protozoans and Helminths 75
13. Protozoans 79
14. Helminths 85
PART IV ECTOPARASITES AND RODENTS 97
15. Ectoparasites 99
16. Rodents and Rodent Control 103
PART V AEROSOLS, FOAM, AND SLUDGE 111
17. Aerosols and Foam 113
18. Sludge 117
PART VI DISEASE TRANSMISSION AND THE BODY’S DEFENSES 123
19. Disease Transmission 125
20. The Body’s Defenses 129
PART VII REMOVAL, INACTIVATION, AND DESTRUCTION OF PATHOGENS 135
21. Removal, Inactivation, and Destruction of Pathogens 137
22. Disinfection 141
23. Coliform Bacteria and Indicator Organisms 145
PART VIII HYGIENE MEASURES, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, AND IMMUNIZATIONS 149
24. Hygiene Measures and Protective Equipment 151
25. Immunizations 159
REFERENCES 163
ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS 167
CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS AND ELEMENTS 169
GLOSSARY 171
INDEX 177
