Technical Aspects of Wastewater Organisms Database Computer Hardware Minimum Requirements: 1. Pentium 200 2. System RAM: 64 Megs 3. Video RAM: 8 Megs 4. Monitor Resolution: 800X600 at 24 bit. (the higher the resolution the better) 17 in. monitor Software Requirements: 1. Windows 95/98 2. Microsoft Access 97/2000 or Acrobat Reader. |
Why should I get this database on a CD? The database is created in a book format utilizing Acrobat with photos, videos integrated into the PDF file. Search capabilities are a plus. You do not have to flip pages and be worried about getting it wet. Copy and paste unto other windows programs. Make a presentation using Microsoft Powerpoint. It is cheaper than the $100 books.
Versions of Database The database is available as an Acrobat PDF file. There is no need to purchase any additional programs. Acrobat Reader can be downloaded for free from www.adobe.com |
How can I order the database? We gladly accept checks/money orders and purchase orders. Make your check or money order for the sum of $32.17 (this includes tax, shipping, and handling) in US Dollars Foreign orders need to be paid in International Money Orders--shipping costs to other parts of the world will vary so e-mail ahead of time. Make check payable to Victor Santa Cruz Victor Santa Cruz Productions 1341 Creekwood Court Perris, CA 92571-4935 We can e-mail you an invoice so you can commence your purchase order request. You can use the following link to use PayPal in order to purchase the database. In order to offset the costs associated with using PayPal an additional cost will be incurred in the purchase. By using PayPal the cost of the database will be $36.17 US dollars. Click on this link to take you to purchasing web site. Purchase Database. |
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Testimonials
The following testimonials are comments from people that have received the database. Their email is included in case you want to contact them and request unbiased information. Their permission has been granted to post their e-mail as well as their comments. The database has been shipped to many parts of the world so please be kind as many of these people speak and write English as their second language.
"Wastewater
Organisms Database of Victor Santa Cruz Productions contains more
than 200 references of microorganisms found in wastewaters, illustrated with
Photomicrographs.
Agusti Bosch a.bosch@ifrance.com
"Mr. Victor Santa Cruz has produced a very beneficial and easy-to-use photographic database of wastewater microorganisms as a tool to assist wastewater operators and professionals in microbial identification. The data base, which is read through Microsoft Access, comes with a very large number of high quality, excellent resolution photomicrographs of most types of bacterial filaments and higher life forms that are found in aerobic secondary treatment system. These include phase contrast pictures as well as stained preparations that better help in the identification of bacterial filaments. The photomicrographs can easily be enlarged on the computer screen, to allow more easy view of often difficult to see structures such as septa (i.e. cross walls) and capsules. I believe the data base will serve two very useful functions: 1) as a training tool for filament and higher life form identification, and 2) as a hand reference tool that can be used by both operators on site and by consultants on the road. Mr. Santa Cruz has also included in the data base useful thumbnail information on the characteristics of the organisms (e.g. cell dimensions, staining properties, etc.), including a convenient dichotomous key to filament identification. Searching for specific information has been made easy by the provision of well designed menus as well as the standard search features available in Microsoft Access. At its very affordable price, no wastewater lab should be without a copy!"
Jared Fein, Ph.D.
Senior Environmental Specialist / Wastewater Treatment Microbiologist
Dillon Consulting Ltd.
1425 Bishop St.
Cambridge, ON, Canada N1R 6J9
Tel: (519) 623-6761
email: jfein@dillon.ca
"I' ve just received your outstanding database. It took a bit longer to arrive than I expected ( due to some custom clearance formalities, I guess...), but I' m glad I' ve finally got it. Anyway, I haven't got the time yet to fully enjoy your masterpiece, but at first glance it looks simply amazing. I must say that the resolution of the featured pictures made me hold my breath. How did you do that ?
I took some time to wander around some of the resources available on that CD you have so generously offered me, and I admit that you could have hardly done better. The bottomline is that your work does really deserve applause. I shall carry on with exploring your fascinating database. I ' ll let you know if I point anything strange. Again, Congratulations !!! You' ve done a great job."
Take care.
Best regards & Thanks
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( -) Lukasz Chalaczkiewicz Lukasz lukaszc@krevox.pl
1. The database is well organized and easily navigated.
2. The images are excellent.
3. The filament ID chart is especially useful to us and anyone having to do
ID work.
4. Your proposed price for the database is very good if not a bit low (no
complaints as a consumer!).
Jim Matthews mmatthews@pbtcomm.net
Revised: 23 June 2001. Wastewater Organisms Database has been copyrighted.