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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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing
2014, 2014
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Edition: | 1st ed. 2014 |
Series: | The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry
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Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | 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 |
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Physical Description: | XVII, 233 p. 45 illus., 33 illus. in color online resource |
ISBN: | 9783319065632 |