Potable water : emerging global problems and solutions /

This volume presents a unique and comprehensive glimpse of current and emerging issues of concern related to potable water. The themes discussed include: (1) historical perspective of the evolution of drinking water science and technology and drinking water standards and regulations; (2) emerging co...

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Altri autori: Grady, Caitlin A., Younos, Tamim
Natura: eBook
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: Cham Springer International Publishing 2014.
Serie:The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry 30
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Riassunto:This volume presents a unique and comprehensive glimpse of current and emerging issues of concern related to potable water. The themes discussed include: (1) historical perspective of the evolution of drinking water science and technology and drinking water standards and regulations; (2) emerging contaminants, water distribution problems and energy demand for water treatment and transportation; and (3) using alternative water sources and methods of water treatment and distribution that could resolve current and emerging global potable problems. This volume will serve as a valuable resource for researchers and environmental engineering students interested in global potable water sustainability and a guide to experts affiliated with international agencies working toward providing safe water to global communities.
Descrizione fisica:1 online resource (XVII, 233 pages) 45 illustration, 33 illustration in colour.
ISBN:9783319065632
ISSN:1867-979X