Wastewater Treatment and the Role of Laboratory Professionals. Issue 4 (9th September 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wagner, George H.
• Is Part Of: Laboratory medicine. Volume 31:Issue 4(2000)
• Page Start: 206
• Page End: 209
• Publication Date: 2015-09-09
• Subjects: Clinical chemistry -- Periodicals; Pathology -- Periodicals; Medical technology -- Periodicals; Chemistry, Clinical; Pathology; Medical Laboratory Science; Clinical chemistry; Medical technology; Pathology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616
• DOI: 10.1309/RWNT-7Y69-23GJ-3J7R
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-5027

Abstract

Abstract : Wastewater treatment combines biological, chemical, and physical unit processes to purify large volumes of sewage. Each unit process—often based on a naturally occurring process—targets specific contaminants in a unique way. By analyzing wastewater constituents at various stages of treatment, laboratory professionals play a vital role in the efficient operation of wastewater treatment plants and, thus, help to protect the environment and public health.