An easy-to-read, basic yet comprehensive text on a wide range of environmental subjects, this book focuses on fundamental concepts and practical applications, using only basic level (pre-calculus) mathematics where applicable, to help the student understand the interdisciplinary field of environmental technology. It provides an overview of the elements of public health, ecology, geology, and soils—with a focus on water and wastewater, solid and hazardous waste, and air and noise pollution control. Review material is included for those students with little or no background in the subjects of hydraulics, chemistry, biology, or geology, so that they can still comprehend and use this text.

Table of Contents

1. Basic Concepts.
2. Hydraulics.
3. Hydrology.
4. Water Quality.
5. Water Pollution.
6. Drinking Water Purification.
7. Water Distribution Systems.
8. Sanitary Sewer Systems.
9. Stormwater Management.
10. Wastewater Treatment and Disposal.
11. Municipal Solid Waste.
12. Hazardous Waste Management.
13. Air Pollution and Control.
14. Noise Pollution and Control.
Appendix A: Environmental Impact Studies and Audits.
Appendix B: Role of the Technician and Technologist.
Appendix C: Review of Basic Mathematics, Units, and Conversions.
Appendix D: HydroCAD Software.
Appendix E: Glossary and Abbreviations.
Appendix F: Selected References, Software, and Video Resources.
Appendix G: Answers to Practice Problems.
Appendix H: Color Photographs.
Index.