Wastewater Treatment - 9781138893900

CRC Press

Wastewater TreatmentOccurrence and Fate of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)\nAuthor(s): Amy J. Forsgren\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9781138893900, 978-1138893900\nSynopsis\nPolycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a group of semi-volatile organic compounds that are formed during the incomplete burning of gas, coal, oil, wood, garbage, or other organic substances. PAHs are a concern because a number of them have been identified as genotoxic and/or carcinogenic. They pose a threat to ecological systems and can cause health problems. A significant source of PAHs is the effluent of wastewater treatment plants. This book explores the occurrence and the treatability of PAHs in wastewater treatment.