Product Description

This new edition of a classic text has been significantly expanded to cover the most current issues and international standards are examined in-depth, with detailed coverage of WHO, European, UK and US standards, organisations and practice. Written with the postgraduate and professional water engineer in mind, this text will also be essential reading for undergraduates studying water engineering.

COMPREHENSIVE coverage of all aspects of public water supply and treatment for a worldwide market * INCLUDES more coverage of US, European and WHO standards and practice * COVERS important current topics such as EIA and cryptosporidium outbreaks

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #962173 in Books
• Published on: 2000-12-27
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 3.08 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 712 pages

Review
'A classic text on water supply......the book provides information on practically every aspect of water supply....the authors' wealth of experience is evident in the practical approach used throughout'. Asian Water, May 2001

Review of the previous edition: "The authors have a wealth of experience in the water industry, which is reflected in their clear and concise presentation ... an excellent publication" Water and Environmental Management Journal

From the Publisher
This new edition of a classic text has been significantly expanded to cover the most current issues and international standards are examined in-depth, with detailed coverage of WHO, European, UK and US standards, organisations and practice. Written with the postgraduate and professional water engineer in mind, this text will also be essential reading for undergraduates studying water engineering.

About the Author
Alan C. Twort formerly a Consultant at Binnie, Black & Veatch Consulting Engineers, UK. Don D. Ratnayaka is a Consulting Engineer with Binnie, Black and Veatch, UK. Malcolm J. Brandt is a Consulting Engineer at Binnie, Black & Veatch, UK