Download or read book Problem Organisms in Water written by AWWA Staff and published by American Water Works Association. This book was released on 2011-01-12 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The manual identifies most of the problem organisms found in water supplies and provides recommendations for removing or inactivating them. Chapters describe and illustrate each organism, explain the types of problems it can cause, and offers suggestions for treatment or control. Nonpathogenic organisms covered include actinomycetes, iron bacteria, sulfur bacteria, nitrifying bacteria, nematodes, bloodworms or midges, crustacea, rotifers, zebra mussels, algae, and protozoa.