The availability of a reliable supply of water is one of the most important determinants of human health, with the supply of clean drinking water being a multibillion dollar industry in the developed world and a key concern for less developed countries. Introduction to Potable Water Treatment Processes will show the link between raw water quality and treatment process selection and performance. Individual chapters will concentrate on specific water treatment processes, detailing both the chemical and engineering principles behind the process, and process implementation by using process flow diagrams, photographs and case studies. With introductory chapters covering both European and US legislation, and a general introduction to process flow diagrams, this book will be essential reading for anyone operating or managing a water treatment process, or carrying out research on water treatment processes.