Standard methods for the examination of water and sewage
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"Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Sewage" is a scientific publication compiled and revised in the early 20th century. This work focuses on providing standardized procedures for analyzing water and sewage samples concerning a range of physical, chemical, and microbiological parameters. It serves as a crucial reference for professionals in public health, environmental science, and sanitation. The opening of this publication presents a comprehensive preface that outlines the work of
various committees and organizations involved in its revision, emphasizing the importance of establishing clear methodologies for testing water quality. Details such as sample collection, recommended quantities for analysis, and the significance of representative sampling are discussed, laying the groundwork for subsequent chapters. The text further explains considerations for physical examinations, including turbidity and temperature measurements, marking the beginning of an in-depth guide that prepares readers to accurately assess water and sewage characteristics in scientific contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | American Public Health Association. Laboratory Section |
|---|---|
| Author | American Chemical Society |
| Author | Association of Official Agricultural Chemists (U.S.) |
| Title | Standard methods for the examination of water and sewage |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MBAS_assay |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QD: Science: Chemistry |
| Subject | Water -- Analysis |
| Subject | Sewage -- Analysis |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61462 |
| Release Date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 393 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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