This publication includes laboratory procedures most often performed in wastewater laboratories and general wet chemistry procedures, activated sludge process control tests, bacteriological testing, and special sections about basic laboratory techniques and proper use of spectrophotometers and colorimetry. Each method (procedure) is broken down into easy-to-follow, step-by-step directions that adhere to recommendations found in Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater and approved U.S. Environmental Protection Agency guidelines.  The intention of the manual is to help the operator–analyst produce analytical data that are defensible, precise, and accurate for process control and permit reporting. 

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Laboratory
Chapter 2: Laboratory Basics
Chapter 3: Physical and Chemical Examination
Chapter 4: Spectrophotometry
Chapter 5: Microbiological Examinations
Chapter 6: Data Reporting and Monitoring

Order No: P120083
Medium: Book, Softcover, spiral bound
Pages: 432
Publisher: Water Environment Federation
Year: 2012

This book is also available as an e-book for the Apple iPad or Amazon Kindle.

Check out this excerpt from the book review in the May 2013 issue of Water Environment & Technology submitted by Lawrence K. Wang and Mu-Hao S. Wang, professors and consultants at the Lenox Institute of Technology:

"The book is designed for operators and analysts who have limited background in chemistry, biology, bacteriology, and data analysis. It provides the basics for process monitoring and control and permit reporting for water resource recovery facility (WRRF) operations. [...]The book was written by 14 professionals in the field and edited and produced by WEF with balanced chapter lengths and a uniform writing style."