Updated Edition Includes a New Chapter and Enhanced Study Material The second edition of Environmental Microbiology for Engineers explores the role that microorganisms play in the engineered protection and enhancement of an environment‎.‎ Offering a perfect balance of microbiological knowledge and environmental biotechnology principles‎,‎ it provides a practical understanding of microorganisms and their functions in the environment and in the environmental engineering systems‎.‎ The book also presents a quantitative description of applied microbiological processes and their engineering design‎.‎ This updated edition adds a new chapter on construction biotechnology‎,‎ as well as a new quiz‎,‎ tutorial banks‎,‎ and exam questions with solutions to aid readers with performing the design calculations needed and to enhance understanding of the material‎.‎ The book covers essential topics that include‎:‎ * Diversity and functions of microorganisms in environmental engineering systems * Environmental bioengineering processes * Applied microbial genetics and molecular biology * Microbiology of water and wastewater treatment * Biotreatment of solid waste and soil bioremediation * Microbial monitoring of environmental engineering systems * Biocorrosion and biodeterioration of materials * Biocementation and bioclogging of soil * Biopollution of indoor environment * Biofouling of facilities‎,‎ and more Environmental Microbiology for Engineers provides a practical understanding of microorganisms in the civil engineering process and their functions in the environmental engineering systems‎,‎ and is designed for practicing environmental engineers working in the areas of wastewater‎,‎ solid waste treatment‎,‎ soil remediation and ground improvement‎.‎