Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Physical and chemical quality -- Microbiological quality -- Water quality management strategies -- Fundamentals of chemical reactions -- Reactor analysis -- Introduction to separation processes and mass transfer -- Chemical oxidation and reduction -- Coagulation, mixing, and flocculation -- Gravity separation -- Granular filtration -- Membrane filtration -- Disinfection -- Air stripping and aeration -- Adsorption -- Ion exchange -- Reverse osmosis -- Disinfectation/oxidation byproducts -- Removal of selected constituents -- Residuals management -- Internal corrosion of water conduits -- Synthesis of treatment trains: case studies from bench to full scale -- Appendix A: Conversion factors -- Appendix B: Physical properties of selected gases and composition of air -- Appendix C: Physical properties of water -- Appendix D: Federal regulations that pertain to drinking water -- Appendix E: Summary information for advanced oxidation -- Appendix F: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Ct values for various disinfectants -- Appendix G: Adsorption isotherm parameters K and 1/n for liquid phrase -- Appendix H; Atomic weights. "Completely revised and updated to address current practices and technologies, Water Treatment: Principles and Design, Second Edition provides unique coverage of both the principles and theory of water treatment, as well as the practical considerations of plant design and distribution."--Jacket.