This work provides those involved in water purification research andadministration with a comprehensive resources of methods for analyzing water toassure its sa... » 

This work provides those involved in water purification research andadministration with a comprehensive resources of methods for analyzing water toassure its safety from contaminants both natural and humancaused. The bookfirst provides an overview of major waterrelated issues in developing anddeveloped countries followed by a review of issues of sampling for wateranalysis regulatory considerations and forensics in water quality and purityinvestigations. The subsequent chapters cover microbial as well chemicalcontaminations from inorganic compounds radionuclides volatile andsemivolatile compounds disinfectants herbicides and pharmaceuticalsincluding endocrine disruptors as well as potential terroristrelatedcontamination. The last chapter describes the Grainger prizewinning filterthat can remove arsenic from water sources and sufficiently protect the healthof a large number of people. «