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Ways/modes of transmission and the according suitable methods of control: Direct transmission: immediate transfer of pathogens from a carrier to a susceptible contact---the province of personal hygiene and the medical profession (immunization and quarantine of infected persons)---not within the scope of environmental technology Modes of Indirect transmission—environmental technology can be applied to intercept… Airborne: contaminated mist or dust particles suspended in air—the least common---air pollution control Vector-borne: insects, rodents, and other animals/intermediate hosts (where the microbes develop and grow before becoming infective to humans)---proper sanitation measures Vehicle-borne: nonliving object or/physically transport substances/water and wastewater treatment facilities 沱江污染带来的缺水现象 化工厂排污谁买单 一家化工厂内工人戴着简易防毒面具正在生产碱性玫瑰精染料，工人身上被染得红一块、白一块，面目全非。 渤海湾一脉相连的永定新河已经被污染成“死河” Basic Environmental Technology Water Waste Other Pollution Control Contents Chapter 1: Overview of Environmental technology or Basic Concepts Chapter 2~10: Water and Wastewater Topics Chapter 11~14: Municipal Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, Air Pollution and Noise Pollution Role: Study the Discipline of Environmental Engineering or Technology at a Rather Advanced Level What we need during the study is: A Dictionary To Be Patient Knowledge How to assess our effort? Examination Term Paper Oral Presentation Environmental Technology involves the application of engineering principles to the planning, design, construction, and operation of the following systems: Chapter 1 Basic Concepts Drinking water treatment and distribution Sewage disposal and water pollution control Stormwater drainage and control Solid and hazardous waste management Air and noise pollution control General community sanitation Infrastructure Pipelines Pumping stations Treatment plants Waste disposal sites For two objects: Public Health Protection: to help prevent the transmission of diseases among huma