Tag: Public health

Safe drinking water and effective wastewater treatment are critical for protecting public health and the environment. Chemical technologies play an important role alongside physical and biological treatment methods. This article provides an overview of key chemical processes used, design considerations, and challenges for further improvement. Chemically-enhanced sedimentation (coagulation and flocculation) is used to remove suspended […]

Top 20 AWWA-WEF Books 1. Public Health Effects of Disasters (2021) – Guidance on protecting public health during and after natural disasters, chemical spills and other emergencies that disrupt water and wastewater infrastructure. 2. Activated Sludge and Nutrient Removal (2022) – Provides updated technical details on activated sludge processes, nitrogen and phosphorus removal, troubleshooting guidance, […]