Practical manual of groundwater microbiology
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Practical manual of groundwater microbiology
（The sustainable well series）
CRC Press, c2008
2nd ed
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Although microorganisms can be found virtually anywhere on our planet, from clouds to soils to oceans, they are often poorly understood when examining issues related to groundwater and water wells. Focusing on the impact of microorganisms on groundwater and water wells, Practical Manual of Groundwater Microbiology, Second Edition presents over 75% new material to offer a comprehensive, up-to-date guide on the subject.
The first eight chapters provide an overview of microbiology and its importance in groundwaters, exploring natural filters that develop around wells, various bacteria, molds, viruses, sampling procedures, biofouling, biofilms, sequestration strategies, rehabilitation/regeneration practices, and flooding risks. The book also contains a chapter that functions as a self-contained guide, with 79 descriptive illustrations of important concepts integral to the understanding of microbes in groundwater. Numerous appendices, some new to this edition, supply detailed information on more specialized topics, such as microbiological test methods, water sample protocols, regulatory considerations concerning the use of phosphorus in wells, and the application of vegetable oil to lubricate pumps.
Chronicling the significant progress made in the field since the publication of its predecessor, this edition provides practical approaches for evaluating the effects of microorganisms and their activities on groundwater and water wells.
Table of Contents
Preface. Water Wells Have Natural Filters: The Challenge. Microbes in Water Wells: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Sampling Procedures. Symptoms of Failure: Early Warnings and Eventual Catastrophes. Remedies from a Drop to a Drum. Regeneration from the Edge of Catastrophe. Spheres of Influence: The Coming and the Going. Art of Well Development. Illustrated Guide for Groundwater Microbiology. Appendices. Index.
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