The Thickening Water

Intended for advanced students and practitioners of wastewater engineering, this text explains the theory and quantitative rationale for treating wastewater and industrial sludges, with public safety and efficiency in mind. It offers important information on various practices for safe and legal sludge disposal.

Murder is not what you think. Set in a sleepy South Wales village The Thickening Water follows the fortunes of sixteen-year-old Nick Hawker and his three friends. After discovering a barn filled with money the boys are faced with a decision that will change all their lives. And so begins a haunting chain of events that will test the limits of their friendship, leading them to kill their school teacher and unearth the village's dark and terrible secrets. This is Ashley Sandeman's extraordinary first novel - a harsh yet essential examination of what it means to grow up. Populated by unforgettable characters The Thickening Water is the story of the time in our lives where friendships start to matter more than family, when blood is no longer thicker than water.

The Handbook of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations is the first thorough resource manual developed exclusively for water and wastewater plant operators. Now regarded as an industry standard, this fourth edition has been updated throughout, and explains the material in easy-to-understand language. It also provides real-world case studies and operating scenarios, as well as problem-solving practice sets for each scenario. Features: Updates the material to reflect the developments in the field Includes new math operations with solutions, as well as over 250 new sample questions Adds updated coverage of energy conservation measures with applicable case studies Enables users to properly operate water and wastewater plants and suggests troubleshooting procedures for returning a plant to optimum operation levels Prepares operators for licensure exams A complete compilation of water science, treatment information, process control procedures, problem-solving techniques, safety and health information, and administrative and technological trends, this text serves as a resource for professionals working in water and wastewater operations and operators preparing for wastewater licensure exams. It can also be used as a supplemental textbook for undergraduate and graduate students studying environmental science, water science, and environmental engineering.