Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to environmental microbiology -- Microorganisms in the environment -- Bacterial growth -- Terrestrial environments -- Aeromicrobiology -- Aquatic and extreme environments -- Microbial transport -- Environmental sample collection and processing -- Microscopic techniques -- Cultural methods -- Physiological methods -- Immunological methods -- Nucleic acid-based methods of analysis -- Biogeochemical cycling -- Consequences of biogeochemical cycles gone widl -- Microorganisms and organic pollutants -- Microorganisms and metal pollutants -- Beneficial and pathogenic microbes in agriculture -- Environmentally transmitted pathogens -- Indicator microorganisms -- Domestic wastes and waste treatment -- Drinking water treatment and distribution -- Disinfection -- Risk Assessment.