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Zusatztext "This book covers the biology! chemistry! toxicology! and human health implications of cylindro-spermopsins and microcystins! as well as their occurrence in water supplies. Written by an expert in the field! the book discusses effective methods of prevention! mitigation! and remediation of cyanobacterial blooms in reservoirs and presents both new and traditional approaches for treating water to eliminate these toxins. ? " - In Journal of The Awwa! June 2007 Informationen zum Autor Ian Robert Falconer Klappentext Cyanobacterial Toxins of Drinking Water Supplies documents the biology! chemistry! toxicology! and human health implications of cylindrospermopsins and microcystins! and their occurrence in water supplies. A renowned expert instrumental in revising the World Health Organization's drinking water guidelines for cyanotoxins! the author culls the field's most relevant findings and current examples. He discusses the potential risks and costs from cyanobacterial blooms in water supplies and provides a lucid analysis of present and emerging issues in the ecology! safety! and treatment of drinking water for environmental agencies! researchers! and policymakers. It is an authoritative resource for professionals in drinking and recreational water management! water supply utilities! analytical laboratories! and public health offices. Zusammenfassung Contamination of water, both drinking and recreational, by cyanobacteria is of increasing concern worldwide. This book provides a coherent account of the biology, chemistry, toxicology, and human health implications. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction. Toxic cyanobacteria and their identification. Toxin chemistry and biosynthesis. Cyanobacterial ecology. Cyanobacterial poisoning of livestock and mankind. Cylindrospermopsin toxicity. Microcystin toxicity. Risk and safety from drinking water. Monitoring of reservoirs for toxic cyanobacteria and analysis of nutrients in water. Detection and analysis of cylindrospermopsins and microcystins. Prevention, mitigation and remediation of cyanobacterial blooms in reservoirs. Water treatment. Emerging issues. Index....
