American Water Works Association · 1984 · 12 citations · 6 references
EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringEnvironmental SciencesWastewater TreatmentWater PolicyWater TreatmentDrinking Water PolicyDrinking Water TreatmentIndustrial Water TreatmentWater ManagementWater QualityWater SanitationCommensurate TransitionsDrinking Water HistoryWater Treatment ManagementWater Treatment PolicyWater Treatment ProcessesWater Treatment StrategiesWater Treatment SystemsWater Treatment Technologies
Environmental and regulatory changes in the United States have required commensurate changes in the drinking water industry. This history of drinking water practices and treatment technologies recounts the progress of the industry over the past century and summarizes the treatment methodologies in common use today. New developments that are coming into use to address new concerns are also discussed.
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