Natural organic matter in water : characterization and treatment methods / [electronic resource] Mika Sillanp�a�a. Sillanp�a�a, Mika E. T., author. Organic water pollutants. Water Purification Organic compounds removal. Drinking water Purification. Water Pollutants. (DNLM)D014873 Water Purification. (DNLM)D018508 TD427.O7 .S53 2014eb 363.6/1 23 Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record. Approximately 77 percent of the freshwater used in the United States comes from surface-water sources and is subject to natural organic matter contamination according to the United States Geological Survey. This presents a distinct challenge to water treatment engineers. An essential resource to breakthroughs in the characterization, treatment and removal of natural organic matter (NOM) from drinking water, this book focuses on advance filtration and treatment options, and processes for reducing disinfection byproducts. Topics include: characterization of NOM including: general parameters, isolation and concentration, fractionation, composition and structural analysis and biological testing; removal methods such as inorganic coagulants, polyelectrolytes and composite coagulants; electrochemical and membranes removal methods such as: electrocoagulation, electrochemical oxidation, microfiltration and ultrafiltration, nanofiltration and membrane fouling. -- Edited summary from book. 2015 Text 1 online resource (383 pages) : http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780128015032 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780128015032 eng Natural organic matter in water Natural organic matter in water