2nd Edition

Ecological Engineering for Wastewater Treatment

By Carl Etnier, Bjorn Guterstam Copyright 1996

    The new science of ecological engineering is winning increasing acceptance all over the world. Established industrial economies like Sweden and the United States are investing more in it as initial skepticism and regulatory hurdles are giving way to burgeoning investments by companies and municipalities, increased research activity, and great interest by the public. Less-developed countries are investigating inexpensive and effective ways to build their wastewater treatment infrastructure with ecological engineering. Eastern European countries and the former Soviet Union are turning to ecological engineering to solve their acute pollution problems.
    Ecological Engineering for Wastewater Treatment, Second Edition, presents comprehensive coverage of topics ranging from wastewater source separation at the household level to the use of huge, natural wetlands. It is an updated description of the state of the art, intended as a tool for teaching and inspiring the management of wastewater as a resource, one of the keys to sustainable development. In this Second Edition, existing chapters have been updated, new chapters have been added, and a comprehensive index has been added.

    Ecological Engineering: The Roots and Rationale of a New Ecological Paradigm, W.J. Mitsch
    The Function of Ecological Engineering in Environmental Conservation with Some Case Studies from China, Y. Jingsong and M. Shijun
    Aquaculture and Its Role in Ecological Wastewater Treatment, L. Sifa
    Ecosystems Approach to Low-Cost Sanitation in India: Where the People Know Better, D. Ghosh
    Wastewater-Fed Fishculture in Hungary, J. Oláh and
    F. Pekár
    Land-Based Systems, Constructed Wetlands, and Aquatic Plant Systems in the United States: An Overview, G. Tchobanoglous
    Ecological Engineering for Wastewater Treatment: Theoretical Foundations and Practical Realities, B. Guterstam
    Stensund Wastewater Aquaculture: The Building, B. Warne
    Ecological Engineering and the Visionary Landscape, J. Todd
    Solar Wastewater Treatment in Denmark: Demonstration Project at "Danish Folkecenter for Renewable Energy," J. Hinge and H. Stewart
    Resource-Saving and Ecological Aspects of Using Wastewater from Eel Breeding as a Source of Nutrients, Water, and Carbon Dioxide for Plant Production, G. Jungersen
    Living with Your Waste/Wastewater, J. Saxgren
    Energy Budget for a Polyculture-Based Wastewater Treatment System, H. Stewart, G. Chan, and J. Hinge
    A Plan for a Community Greenhouse and Waste Treatment Facility for Cold Climate Regions, R. Crosby
    A Diagnostic and Ecological Approach to the Purification of Sewage, Toxic Substances, and Water Bodies, K.F. Ehrlich, M.-C. Cantin, and A. Turcotte
    Contributions of Marshes and Salt Marshes to Ecological Engineering, J. Teal
    The Role of Plants in Subsurface Flow Constructed Wetlands, K. Hofmann
    Wastewater Nutrient Removal and Recovery in an Infiltration Wetland, K. Sundblad and H.-B. Wittgren
    Seasonal Variations in the Efficiency of Nutrient Removal from Domestic Effluent in a Quasi-Natural Field of Reeds (Phragmites communis), H. Obarska-Pempkowiak
    Sand and Plant Filter Systems, J. Heeb and B. Züst
    Submerged Macrophytes for Recovery of Eutrophied Waters, T. Gumbricht
    Wastewater Treatment by Constructed Wetlands in the Norwegian Climate: Pretreatment and Optimal Design, P.D. Jenssen, T. Krogstad, and T. Mœhlum
    Perspectives on Vegetated Shoals, Ponds, and Ditches as Extensive Outdoor Systems of Wastewater Treatment in Estonia, Ü. Mander, O. Matt, and U. Nugin
    Ecological Engineering for Wastewater Control in Agricultural Catchment Areas: Three Case Studies from Estonia, Ü. Mander, V. Kuusemets, A. Järvet, K. Häberli, T. Nõges, A. Tuvikene, and T. Mauring
    Recovery of Small Rivers in Latvia, A. Urtans
    Environmental Restoration Project in Poland: The Application of New Ideas, J. Niemczynowicz
    Contamination of Groundwater near Landfills in Poland and Possibilities for Protecting it Using Plants, M. Agopsowicz
    Ecologically Sound Wastewater Treatment: Concepts and Implementation, P.D. Jenssen and A. Vatn
    Ecological Approaches to Wastewater Management in Urban Regions in The Netherlands, T. Deelstra and R. uit de Bosch
    Graywater Recycling in Urban Areas, P. Thomas and J. Zeisel
    Commercial Prospects for Ecological Engineering, S. Peterson
    Biological Surfaces, Metabolic Capacitance, Growth, and Differentiation: A Theoretical Exploration of Thermodynamic, Economic, and Material Efficiencies in Fluid Purification Systems, P.S. Mankiewicz
    Ecological Approaches to Treatment of Wastewater from Potato Processing, M. Merisaar
    The Ecological Development of Pärnu Sewerage and Treatment System, U. Asmus and R. Vaba
    Ecological Effects of Human Activity on the Couric Lagoon and the Coastal Zone of Lithuania, K. Vaizgantas and L. Lazauskiene
    Ecological Engineering for Increased Production and Environmental Improvement in Open Sea Aquaculture, N. Kautsky, M. Troell, and C. Folke
    The Personal Laboratory: Thinking Tools, J. de Sousa Pires
    The Environmental Technology Center, K. Lerum
    The Awareness of the Engineer as an Integral Part of Ecological Wastewater Treatment, A. Ismond
    A Living Symbol of Participatory Ecology: Wastewater, Groundwater, and Air Purification Schematics for the René Dubos Bioshelter, Planned South Transept of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, W.C. Kinsinger, P.S. Mankiewicz, and J.A. Mankiewicz
    Case Studies
    Suburban Ecovillage, Farsta
    An Urban Fringe Area, Uttringe Hage
    Ecovillage Nacka
    Pharmaceutical Industry Wastewater, Kabi
    Tullgarn Royal Castle
    Nya Nyköping
    Glossary

    Biography

    Carl Etnier, Bjorn Guterstam