Environmental science and biotechnology are the fast-developingsubjects of today and therefore examination of waste water qualityand biotechnological approach in effluent treatment gain moresignificance. This book discusses the basic principles of variousinstruments and the analytical methods in physical chemical andbiological characterization of sewage industrial effluents and soil. Italso deals with the suitable techniques for treating different kinds ofwaste waters. Advanced microbial and biotechnological methodsare discussed in detail. It compiles a wide range of conciselaboratory procedures providing a clear understanding about theconcepts of the experiments and complete details about themethodology along with the theoretical background.