Waste treatment and disposal Books
Taylor & Francis Inc Remediation of Heavy Metals in the Environment
Book SynopsisThis book provides in-depth coverage of environmental pollution sources, waste characteristics, control technologies, management strategies, facility innovations, process alternatives, costs, case histories, effluent standards, and future trends in waste treatment processes. It delineates methodologies, technologies, and the regional and global effects of important pollution control practices. It focuses on toxic heavy metals in the environment, various heavy metal decontamination technologies, brownfield restoration, and industrial, agricultural, and radioactive waste management. It discusses the importance of metals such as lead, chromium, cadmium, zinc, copper, nickel, iron, and mercury.Trade Review"This book is simple yet comprehensive enough for you to understand quickly remediation of heavy metals in the environment. As an environmental engineer, you must squeeze a space for this book in your crowded bookshelves." — Fan Xiaojun, Sino-French Water Development Co. Ltd, Macau SAR, China"The book is rich in information on the hazardous effects of many heavy metal ions that are present in water and the methods developed recently to remove those metals from the drinking water." — Takeshi Matsuura, University of Ottawa, CanadaTable of ContentsToxicity and Sources of Cu, Zn, Mo, Ag and Rare Metals in the Environment. Nano-Bioremediation: Applications of Nanotechnology for Bioremediation. Toxicity, Sources and Control of Selenium, Nickel and Beryllium in the Environment. Selection of Remedial Alternatives for Soil Contaminated with Heavy Metals. Heavy Metals Removal by Low-Cost Adsorption Materials. Treatment of Metal Finishing Wastes by Sulfide Precipitation. Stabilization of Cadmium in Waste Incineration Residues by Aluminum/Iron-Rich Materials. Arsenic in the Environment: Source, Characteristics and Technologies for Pollution Elimination. Innovative Processes for Simultaneous Removal of Chromium and Arsenate. E-Waste Disposal And Recycling: Environmental and Health Impacts. Site Assessment and Cleanup Technologies of Metal Finishing Industry. Adsorptive Removal of Arsenic from Watersources using Novel Nanocomposite Mixed-Matrix Membranes. Treatment of Photographic Processing Waste. Toxicity, Source and Control of Barium in the Environment.
£185.25
University of Texas Press Resisting Garbage
Book SynopsisResisting Garbage presents a new approach to understanding practices of waste removal and recycling in American cities, one that is grounded in the close observation of case studies while being broadly applicable to many American cities today. Most current waste practices in the United States, Lily Baum Pollans argues, prioritize sanitation and efficiency while allowing limited post-consumer recycling as a way to quell consumers' environmental anxiety. After setting out the contours of this weak recycling waste regime, Pollans zooms in on the very different waste management stories of Seattle and Boston over the last forty years. While Boston's local politics resulted in a waste-export program with minimal recycling, Seattle created new frameworks for thinking about consumption, disposal, and the roles that local governments and ordinary people can play as partners in a project of resource stewardship. By exploring how these two approaches have played out at the national level, ResisTrade ReviewAn excellent analysis of our individual and collective consumptive habits that produce waste. Through her comparison of two different American cities, Pollans offers incisive commentary on the creation of urban wasteways…[Pollans'] work can help us to determine if we are (intentionally or not) acquiescing to the extraction–manufacturing–consumption–waste chain or transgressing and resisting it. * Metropolitics *[Resisting Garbage] is deeply insightful, offering much for planning practitioners, planning scholars, and policymakers to consider. The book offers a cogent and hopeful rationale for planning, citizen participation, and innovative governance even as it remains firm in presenting the dire consequences of the United States’ lackluster performance in municipal recycling efforts and lack of traction in reducing the production of waste...The implications for planning and for rethinking urban wasteways in Pollans’s book are profound and worth reading. * Journal of the American Planning Association *[A] thought-provoking book...a meticulously detailed comparative analysis of waste management policy in two US cities: Boston, Massachusetts, and Seattle, Washington...By demonstrating contingency and alternative approaches to waste management through vivid case studies and intriguing concepts, Resisting Garbage provides both a practical guide and a theoretical contribution to understanding and reforming harmful wasteways. * H-Environment *Pollans’s book is a robust history of municipal waste policy in Boston and Seattle, with useful policy ideas for those interested in more sustainable urban waste policy. * Journal of Urban Affairs *Table of ContentsList of Acronyms Introduction Chapter 1. The Evolution of America’s Weak Recycling Waste Regime Chapter 2. Non-Planning for Garbage in Boston Chapter 3. Deconstructing Garbage: Radical Reframing in Seattle Chapter 4. Compliant and Defiant Wasteways: Boston and Seattle Within the WRWR Chapter 5. Resisting Garbage Acknowledgments Notes Index
£31.50
Taylor & Francis Inc Urban Water Reuse Handbook
Book SynopsisExamining the current literature, research, and relevant case studies, presented by a team of international experts, the Urban Water Reuse Handbook discusses the pros and cons of water reuse and explores new and alternative methods for obtaining a sustainable water supply. The book defines water reuse guidelines, describes the historical and current development of water reuse, and includes previously implemented methodologies and practices relevant to urban wastewater treatment. It considers the sustainability of water resources and supply systems in both urban and rural areas. The book discusses the advantages of water reuse (reduced water consumption, cost-savings, a secure groundwater replenishment source, and a long-term water supply) and outlines the disadvantages (a build-up of chemical pollutants in the soil, the probable contamination of groundwater attributed to reclaimed water, and possible human health risks related to the presence of viruses and bactTrade Review"Wide range of topics covered in a concise and easily understandable fashion. Comprehensive coverage of water re use topics."—Dave Sheehan, Cork County Council Republic of Ireland"The sheer breath of topics all related to wastewater processes and reuse makes this a most desirable reference. ... very interesting especially in the context of the water reuse options and the overall benefits both financial and environmental that could accrue."—Michael Fitzsimons, Senior Fisheries Environment Officer"… provides a comprehensive overview of available techniques on the subject. Furthermore, it presents case studies and application experiences from a great number of countries from around the world. So, the reader can gain a lot from the different experiences. … addresses all aspects including quantity and quality issues, environmental impacts, socio-economics, legislation, etc., as well as current issues such as climate change, and also modern technologies, such as membrane use, constructed wetlands, rainwater harvesting systems… will make a valuable contribution to university libraries and personal bookshelves of academicians and practitioners."—Vassilios A. Tsihrintzis, Department of Rural and Surveying Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Greece"This chapter on E.coli occurrence in the urban water cycle integrates nicely with this timely handbook on water resources management and engineering. The chapter has been built around the concept of antibiotic resistant bacteria and pathogens and the respective implications for public health. Case studies are presented and this really helps those readers that are less familiar with the field. I believe that this chapter will be particularly useful to various professionals in the water industry including practitioners and researchers since it offers an overview of pathogens occurrence, outbreaks and antibiotic resistance, as well as of the traditional and more advanced control technologies."—Dionissios Mantzavinos, University of Patras, Greece"… a comprehensive examination of urban water reuse, thematically organized to address the sanitary, regulatory, environmental, historical, social, economic, technological, and management aspects of the topic. The strongest sections—which also differentiate this book from others on this topic—are those that focus on water reuse in terms of options and applications, traditional and modern technologies, cultural dimensions, roles of wetlands, rainwater harvesting, adaptations to climate change, and sustainability."—Jonathan Mabry, City Planner, City of Tucson, Arizona, USA"The handbook addresses water reuse subject in a comprehensive and exhaustive way by including all relevant topics… with the contribution of experts from different geographical area[s] suffering water scarcity, different disciplines and background/expertise."—Luigi Rizzo, University of Salerno, Italy"… this handbook can be considered as an encyclopedia addressing the possibilities of water reuse. I appreciate that different aspects have been considered: the recycling of water in agriculture, industry, urban, and environmental and ecological uses. Several and practical examples, including study cases are shown."—Marcello Mastrorilli, CREA, Bari, Italy"Water reuse is currently a rather interesting topic, as finding new water resources is essential. Governments will focus on using reclaimed water and thus universities will have to include this subject in their curriculum. Therefore I think that a good quality handbook on water reuse will gain attention. This book fulfills all preconditions to lead on this area."—Professor Christos Akratos, Department of Environmental and Natural Resources Management, University of Patras, Greece"… the book is timely and important to[the] growing water shortage and demands for the intensely urbanized communities."—Kwang-Ho Choo, Kyungpook National University, South Korea"It is really interesting, a book covering so many points of view, from so many countries… outstanding information, so modern and written in a comprehensive way."—Sixto Malato, Plataforma Solar De Almeria, Spain"… a comprehensive examination of urban water reuse, thematically organized to address the sanitary, regulatory, environmental, historical, social, economic, technological, and management aspects of the topic. The strongest sections—which also differentiate this book from others on this topic—are those that focus on water reuse in terms of options and applications, traditional and modern technologies, cultural dimensions, roles of wetlands, rainwater harvesting, adaptations to climate change, and sustainability."—Jonathan Mabry, City Planner, City of Tucson, Arizona, USA"The handbook addresses water reuse subject in a comprehensive and exhaustive way by including all relevant topics… with the contribution of experts from different geographical area[s] suffering water scarcity, different disciplines and background/expertise."—Luigi Rizzo, University of Salerno, Italy"… this handbook can be considered as an encyclopedia addressing the possibilities of water reuse. I appreciate that different aspects have been considered: the recycling of water in agriculture, industry, urban, and environmental and ecological uses. Several and practical examples, including study cases are shown."—Marcello Mastrorilli, CREA, Bari, Italy"Water reuse is currently a rather interesting topic, as finding new water resources is essential. Governments will focus on using reclaimed water and thus universities will have to include this subject in their curriculum. Therefore I think that a good quality handbook on water reuse will gain attention. This book fulfills all preconditions to lead on this area."—Professor Christos Akratos, Department of Environmental and Natural Resources Management, University of Patras, Greece"… the book is timely and important to[the] growing water shortage and demands for the intensely urbanized communities."—Kwang-Ho Choo, Kyungpook National University, South Korea"It is really interesting, a book covering so many points of view, from so many countries… outstanding information, so modern and written in a comprehensive way."—Sixto Malato, Plataforma Solar De Almeria, Spain"Wide range of topics covered in a concise and easily understandable fashion. Comprehensive coverage of water re use topics."—Dave Sheehan, Cork County Council Republic of Ireland"The sheer breath of topics all related to wastewater processes and reuse makes this a most desirable reference. ... very interesting especially in the context of the water reuse options and the overall benefits both financial and environmental that could accrue."—Michael Fitzsimons, Senior Fisheries Environment Officer"… provides a comprehensive overview of available techniques on the subject. Furthermore, it presents case studies and application experiences from a great number of countries from around the world. So, the reader can gain a lot from the different experiences. … addresses all aspects including quantity and quality issues, environmental impacts, socio-economics, legislation, etc., as well as current issues such as climate change, and also modern technologies, such as membrane use, constructed wetlands, rainwater harvesting systems… will make a valuable contribution to university libraries and personal bookshelves of academicians and practitioners."—Vassilios A. Tsihrintzis, Department of Rural and Surveying Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Greece"This chapter on E.coli occurrence in the urban water cycle integrates nicely with this timely handbook on water resources management and engineering. The chapter has been built around the concept of antibiotic resistant bacteria and pathogens and the respective implications for public health. Case studies are presented and this really helps those readers that are less familiar with the field. I believe that this chapter will be particularly useful to various professionals in the water industry including practitioners and researchers since it offers an overview of pathogens occurrence, outbreaks and antibiotic resistance, as well as of the traditional and more advanced control technologies."—Dionissios Mantzavinos, University of Patras, Greece"… a comprehensive examination of urban water reuse, thematically organized to address the sanitary, regulatory, environmental, historical, social, economic, technological, and management aspects of the topic. The strongest sections—which also differentiate this book from others on this topic—are those that focus on water reuse in terms of options and applications, traditional and modern technologies, cultural dimensions, roles of wetlands, rainwater harvesting, adaptations to climate change, and sustainability."—Jonathan Mabry, City Planner, City of Tucson, Arizona, USA"The handbook addresses water reuse subject in a comprehensive and exhaustive way by including all relevant topics… with the contribution of experts from different geographical area[s] suffering water scarcity, different disciplines and background/expertise."—Luigi Rizzo, University of Salerno, Italy"… this handbook can be considered as an encyclopedia addressing the possibilities of water reuse. I appreciate that different aspects have been considered: the recycling of water in agriculture, industry, urban, and environmental and ecological uses. Several and practical examples, including study cases are shown."—Marcello Mastrorilli, CREA, Bari, Italy"Water reuse is currently a rather interesting topic, as finding new water resources is essential. Governments will focus on using reclaimed water and thus universities will have to include this subject in their curriculum. Therefore I think that a good quality handbook on water reuse will gain attention. This book fulfills all preconditions to lead on this area."—Professor Christos Akratos, Department of Environmental and Natural Resources Management, University of Patras, Greece"… the book is timely and important to[the] growing water shortage and demands for the intensely urbanized communities."—Kwang-Ho Choo, Kyungpook National University, South Korea"It is really interesting, a book covering so many points of view, from so many countries… outstanding information, so modern and written in a comprehensive way."—Sixto Malato, Plataforma Solar De Almeria, SpainTable of ContentsPreface, Part I Introduction to Water Reuse Part III Urban Water Reuse Options Part IV Water Reuse Regulations Part V Environmental and Ecological Impacts/Benefits Part VI Social and Cultural Aspects Part VII Economical Aspects of Water Reuse Part VIII Water Reuse Systems and Technologies Part IX Water Reuse Risk and Impact Analysis Part X Water Reuse Management and Monitoring Part XI Natural Wetlands and Wetland Plants Part XII Water Reuse and Artificial Wetlands Part XIII Rainwater Harvesting in Cities Part XIV Water Reuse Specific Applications Part XV Water Reuse in Climatically and Physically Different Regions Part XVI Water Reuse Case Studies Part XVII Impacts of Climate Change, Mitigation, and Adaptation on Water Reuse Part XVIII Sustainable Water Reuse and Outlooks
£228.00
Taylor & Francis Inc Biological Wastewater Treatment Processes
Book SynopsisThe focus of the book is on how to use mass and heat balances to simulate and design biological wastewater treatment processes. All the main processes for biological wastewater treatment are covered viz. activated sludge processes for carbon and nitrogen removal, anaerobic digestion, sequencing batch reactors, and attached growth processes.Table of ContentsBiological Wastewater Treatment Processes. Modelling Processes in Biological Wastewater Treatment. Mass Balances, Energy Balances and Parameter Estimation. The Activated Sludge Process. The Anaerobic Digestion Process. The Sequencing Batch Reactor. Attached Growth Processes. Appendixes.
£171.00
Cornell University Press The Politics of Trash
Book SynopsisThe Politics of Trash explains how municipal trash collection solved odorous urban problems using nongovernmental and often unseemly means. Focusing on the persistent problems of filth and the frustration of generations of reformers unable to clean their cities, Patricia Strach and Kathleen S. Sullivan tell a story of dirty politics and administrative innovation that made rapidly expanding American cities livable. The solutions that professionals recommended to rid cities of overflowing waste cans, litter-filled privies, and animal carcasses were largely ignored by city governments. When the efforts of sanitarians, engineers, and reformers failed, public officials turned to the habits and tools of corruption as well as to gender and racial hierarchies.Corruption often provided the political will for public officials to establish garbage collection programs. Effective waste collection involves translating municipal imperatives into new habits aTable of ContentsIntroduction: The Garbage Problem 1. A Conceptual Roadmap: Theory and Methods 2. Ready to Help: Experts Urge Municipal Garbage Collection 3. Ready to Profit: Inadequate Garbage Collection by Corrupt Regimes 4. Picking Up Trash: Adequate Garbage Collection by Corrupt Regimes 5. Solving the Garbage Can Problem: Race, Gender Hierarchy, and Compliance 6. Getting and Keeping Garbage Collection: Municipal Reliance on Racial Hierarchy 7. The Politics of Garbage Collection: Lessons Learned Conclusion: Everyday Politics in Practice Notes Index
£28.80
Nova Science Publishers Inc The Activated Sludge Process: Methods and Recent
Book SynopsisIn this collection, the authors report on the pretreatment methods for waste activated sludge based on pulsed electric field and corona discharge techniques. The effects of pulse magnitude, frequency, temperature and pretreatment time are demonstrated on the basis of cell membrane electroporation. The influence of voltage polarity, frequency, magnitude, treating time and temperature has also been demonstrated. A description of fundamental techniques in molecular biology for the analysis of the microbiota of activated sludge is provided. Activated sludge is a heterogeneous system of organisms, organic and inorganic material, and therefore giving a specific protocol for each molecular technique would be imprudent. The authors go on to discuss the Monod model, which provides a functional relationship between specific growth rate and substrate concentration in the bulk. Important research efforts dedicated to adequate use of the Monod model are presented, consolidating knowledge from activated sludge and biofilm modelling, identifying misdirections, and setting parameters for further research. In one study, different microwave power outputs and times were optimised for sludge solubilisation without evaporation loss in waste activated sludge from two different sources. The variable effects of pre-treatments on extracellular polymeric substances fraction, cellular oxidative stress and solubilisation of both sludges were evaluated to understand the impact of sludge complexity. The penultimate chapter examines how toxic carbon sources can cause higher residual effluent dissolved organic carbon than easily biodegraded carbon sources in the activated sludge process. Based on the variations of chemical components of activated sludge, mainly intracellular storage materials, extracellular polymeric substances and soluble microbial products, the performance and mechanism of toxic carbon on the activated sludge process can be clarified. The purpose of the final study is to research the supplementation of different concentrations of substrate on the degradation rate of xenobiotics, and to determine the optimal concentrations of auxiliary substrates that are most beneficial. The results show that sugar and peptone can affect 2,4-D degradation rate by several different degrees at different concentrations.
£67.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc New Horizons in Wastewaters Management: Emerging
Book SynopsisIn the past few years, there has been a considerable increase in the number of new and emerging pollutants in the limited water resources around the world, posing a serious threat to human health and the ecosystems. These pollutants, which are also referred to as new chemicals without regulatory status, are poorly understood and therefore not properly monitored or effectively removed from wastewater using conventional methods. Relevant topics addressing these challenges are presented in this book containing 12 chapters, which are consequently divided into two sections (Section 1: Pollutants in Wastewater; Section 2: Wastewater Remediation Strategies). The first section provides a systematic review of recent detection methods suitable for the rapid and accurate identification of some emerging pollutants from wastewater. Further development in the book fairly complement the first part by providing solutions for the removal of the emerging pollutants from wastewater and restoration of usable water; innovative approaches encompassing inter-disciplinary processes supported by sustainable technologies are therefore the focus of the second part of the book. The enhancement of bioreactor systems with consideration of volumetric organic loads, membrane configurations and reactor types has been highlighted by authors as strategies to ensure increased biomass proliferation, high effluent production rates and high quality effluents. The development of smart materials for pollutants removal from wastewater being a promising trend for remediation of water pollution, could not be ignored in this book, which aims to emphasize on the latest sustainable and effective technologies. This has been taken care in a few chapters which explore the synthesis of nanocomposite for various applications; in one, the synthesis of nanocomposite hydrogels (NCHs) has been contemplated to produce adsorbents with improved thermomechanical, electrical, optical, swelling properties and adsorption capacity contrasted with the traditional polymeric hydrogel; while a separate chapter covers a brilliant approach consisting to combine nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes and organic polymers to develop effective antimicrobial compounds with the potential to exhibit microbicidal activities against bacteria and fungi. The ability to predict and assess the performance of the treatment process is very important to ensure that the system remains effective. This is the topic of two chapters that cover the use of models to predict the feasibility of reactions and the structural suitability of adsorbents. The book therefore covers a complete set of information for an inter-disciplinary approach to wastewater monitoring and treatment.Table of ContentsFor more information, please visit our website at:https://novapublishers.com/shop/new-horizons-in-wastewaters-management-emerging-monitoring-and-remediation-strategies/
£163.19
Nova Science Publishers Inc Wastewater Treatment: Processes, Uses and
Book SynopsisWastewater Treatment: Processes, Uses and Importance begins by providing information about wastewater treatment and its various application, especially in agriculture sectors. Some information about wastewater use and regulation in Saudi Arabia is also discussed. The main characteristics of the natural oxidizing pond system and the activated sludge procedure are described and their performance in the abatement of physico-chemical, bacteriological and virological pollution is discussed. Next, the authors describe and discuss the most common wastewater treatment processes and the importance of the activated sludge process in wastewater treatment, as well as introduce the idea of implementing microbial fuel cells into the procedural design of wastewater treatment for resource recovery. This compilation also covers strategies aimed at minimizing the expense of water during every stage of energy and biofuel production, as well as forms of reuse and recycling that guarantee the utilization of wastewater in order to develop the circular economy in biogas and bioethanol plants. Characteristics of cultivated bio-granules including the number of granules, density, sludge volume index, settling velocity, and physical strength are studied and their performance in treating petroleum and other types of wastewater is investigated. Following this, the authors provide an overview of the achievements of studies in which anaerobic sequencing batch biofilm reactors have been used to co-digest agro-industrial wastes for the production of methane, with a focus on operational strategy and perspectives for energy estimations. The closing study discusses the characteristics of grey water and available methods for its recycling and reuse. Grey water is the wastewater from homes, excluding black water, which typically makes up 50 to 80% of wastewater.
£113.59
Taylor & Francis Inc Management of Combined Sewer Overflows
Book SynopsisThere are approximately 10,000 combined sewer overflow (CSO) locations in the United States. During peak storm events they can release about 1.2 trillion gallons of waste and up to 95% of a municipality's raw sewage into surface waters. Although many cities have initiated programs, the CSO problem remains largely unsolved and continues to be a major area of responsibility for environmental professionals, engineers, and public works officials. Sponsored by the EPA, written by internationally recognized experts, and subjected to extensive peer review, Management of Combined Sewer Overflows provides the latest information on the subject from analysis of contaminants to long-term CSO control plans. Coverage includes:CSO analysis and characterization of contaminants Analysis and characterization of receiving-water impacts Methods of control such as storage, treatment, disinfection, and systems optimization Regulations and compliance Systems retrofits and upgrades Long-term CSO control plans Research and design needsAbatement or prevention of pollution stormwater runoff and CSOs is one of the most challenging areas in the environmental engineering field. The facts of life - from an engineering standpoint - are difficult to face in terms of design and cost. And operational problems can be just as foreboding. A reference for anyone combating urban wet-weather-induced water pollution, Management of Combined Sewer Overflows covers the gamut of engineering requirements, from pollution problem assessment and associated tools, to management and control planning and design.Trade Review"[T]his book benefits from the extensive experience of authors from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The book includes a comprehensive overview of combined sewer overflow (CSO) history and impacts, as well as strategies for mitigation. … The authors provide extensive references … . The wealth of experience of the authors makes [this book] a valuable reference for practicing professionals charged with controlling CSOs. However, this book is also recommended reading for anyone interested in better understanding the impacts of CSOs on the environment and our options for reducing their impacts in the future." - Journal of the American Water Resources Association, Aug. 2005Table of ContentsCSO Considerations. Source Management and Control Technologies. Treatment and Sewer Solids Management. Disinfection. Effective Control Systems.
£190.00
Water Environment Federation,US Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals I: Liquid
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£103.50
American Water Works Association,US The Future of Water: A Startling Look Ahead
Book SynopsisPopulation growth and unchallenged water use have brought us to the brink of a worldwide water crisis. This fascinating book presents scenarios for the broad trends that will have a significant impact upon future water challenges. Examine what the next 100 years may bring to water use, prices, and availability--and how individuals, water utilities, industries, and countries can change the future of water.Your time machine into the future The Future of Water: A Startling Look Ahead is an intriguingly realistic look at–The future of water use at homeGrass species that live on common seawater, clothes washers that use a cup of water per load--or no water at all, UV-light dishwashers, and toilets that flush with reused bathwater...all these are closer than you think.–The future of agricultural water useLearn the many innovative ways farmers are growing more food with less water. In coming years, don’t be surprised if you see on packaging, “Irrigated with natural rainfall, no fossil waters used.” –The future of industrial water useWe will see industry increasingly move to where water is plentiful. Old industrial cities in the rainy northeast US that have been shrinking and decaying for decades may experience revitalization.–The future sources of waterReclamation and reuse of wastewater and stormwater will be commonplace sources of water for drinking, energy production, agriculture, and industry. Climate changes and global warming will increase precipitation in some locales and decrease it in others.–The future of water storage America is tearing down many old dams, while China and Africa are on dam-building binges. How will the US meet its water storage needs with fewer dams? What do these new Chinese and African dams–some the biggest ever built–mean for the future of water?–The future of water utilitiesWatch for widespread consolidation of small utilities for efficiency and cost-savings. Many water utilities will follow Singapore’s lead to become better at educating the public of the true value of water.–The future of water businessLearn about innovative solutions to the challenges of water scarcity, storage, treatment, and distribution. –The future role of waterRivers, lakes, and aquifers cross political borders, creating conflicts. Learn about many innovative technologies and creative solutions to water problems.""Steve Maxwell takes us straight into the realities of the water crisis that is now spreading through all parts of the country, and indeed the entire world.""Bruce Babbitt, Former US Secretary of the Interior""An excellent and somewhat startling book. Concise...with an amazing amount of information.""Bernard P. Kryzs, President and Publisher, Water Utility Infrastructure Management
£24.65
American Water Works Association,US Filter Troubleshooting & Design Handbook
Book SynopsisTroubleshooting granular filters can take hours and frustrate even the most experienced water operators. Find and solve filter problems fast with this handbook. Authored by a filter designer and consultant who holds several patents in filtration, this book has all the information needed to troubleshoot granular media filters, understand how they work, and maintain optimum filter performance.Table of Contents1. Introduction2. Driving Head3. Plenum/Flume Hydraulics4. Filter Support Gravel5. Filter Media6. Underdrain7. Optimizing Backwash8. Filter Controls9. Gravity Filter Troubleshooting Procedures10. Pressure Filters11. Filter Maintenance12. SummaryAppendix: Water Treatment Chemistry and Jar Testing ProceduresAppendix: Troubleshooting ChecklistsAppendix: Historical Records
£113.40
Nova Science Publishers Inc Hazardous Materials in the Soil & Atmosphere:
Book SynopsisHazardous waste is a waste with properties that make it dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment. Hazardous waste generally exhibits one or more of these characteristics: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity or toxicity. The universe of hazardous wastes is large and diverse. Hazardous wastes can be liquids, solids, contained gases, or sludges. They can be the by-products of manufacturing processes or simply discarded commercial products, like cleaning fluids or pesticides. One major type is radioactive waste. This book brings together the latest research in this diverse field.
£122.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc New Research on Hazardous Materials
Book SynopsisHazardous waste is a waste with properties that make it dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment. Hazardous waste generally exhibits one or more of these characteristics: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity or toxicity. The universe of hazardous wastes is large and diverse. Hazardous wastes can be liquids, solids, contained gases, or sludges. They can be the by-products of manufacturing processes or simply discarded commercial products, like cleaning fluids or pesticides. One major type is radioactive waste. This book brings together the latest research in this diverse field.
£155.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Hazardous Materials & Wastewater: Treatment,
Book SynopsisHazardous waste is a waste with properties that make it dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment. Hazardous waste generally exhibits one or more of these characteristics: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity or toxicity. The universe of hazardous wastes is large and diverse. Hazardous wastes can be liquids, solids, contained gases, or sludges. They can be the by-products of manufacturing processes or simply discarded commercial products, like cleaning fluids or pesticides. One major type is radioactive waste. This book brings together the latest research in this diverse field.
£155.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Trends in Hazardous Materials Research
Book SynopsisHazardous waste is a waste with properties that make it dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment. Hazardous waste generally exhibits one or more of these characteristics: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity or toxicity. The universe of hazardous wastes is large and diverse. Hazardous wastes can be liquids, solids, contained gases, or sludges. They can be the by-products of manufacturing processes or simply discarded commercial products, like cleaning fluids or pesticides. One major type is radioactive waste. This book brings together the latest research in this diverse field.
£176.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc New Developments in Hazardous Materials Research
Book SynopsisHazardous waste is a waste with properties that make it dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment. Hazardous waste generally exhibits one or more of these characteristics: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity or toxicity. The universe of hazardous wastes is large and diverse. Hazardous wastes can be liquids, solids, contained gases, or sludges. They can be the by-products of manufacturing processes or simply discarded commercial products, like cleaning fluids or pesticides. One major type is radioactive waste. This new book brings together the latest research in this diverse field.
£176.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Focus on Hazardous Materials Research
Book SynopsisHazardous waste is a waste with properties that make it dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment. Hazardous waste generally exhibits one or more of these characteristics: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity or toxicity. The universe of hazardous wastes is large and diverse. Hazardous wastes can be liquids, solids, contained gases, or sludges. They can be the by-products of manufacturing processes or simply discarded commercial products, like cleaning fluids or pesticides. One major type is radioactive waste. This book brings together the latest research in this diverse field.
£176.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Landfill Research Focus
Book SynopsisA landfill is a site for the disposal of waste materials by burial. Historically, landfills have been the most common methods of organised waste disposal and remain so in many places around the world. Landfills may include internal waste disposal sites as well as sites used by many producers. Many landfills are also used for other waste management purposes, such as the temporary storage, consolidation and transfer, or processing of waste material (sorting, treatment, or recycling). A landfill also may refer to ground that has been filled in with soil and rocks instead of waste materials, so that it can be used for a specific purpose, such as for building houses. Unless they are stabilised, these areas may experience severe shaking or liquefaction of the ground in a large earthquake. This book presents new research in a field which is demanding and beginning to receive society''s attention.
£149.99
Chelsea Green Publishing Co Burn: Igniting a New Carbon Drawdown Economy to
Book SynopsisAn 800-CEO-READ "Editor's Choice" March 2019 How We Can Harness Carbon to Help Solve the Climate Crisis In order to rescue ourselves from climate catastrophe, we need to radically alter how humans live on Earth. We have to go from spending carbon to banking it. We have to put back the trees, wetlands, and corals. We have to regrow the soil and turn back the desert. We have to save whales, wombats, and wolves. We have to reverse the flow of greenhouse gases and send them in exactly the opposite direction: down, not up. We have to flip the carbon cycle and run it backwards. For such a revolutionary transformation we’ll need civilization 2.0. A secret unlocked by the ancients of the Amazon for its ability to transform impoverished tropical soils into terra preta—fertile black earths—points the way. The indigenous custom of converting organic materials into long lasting carbon has enjoyed a reawakening in recent decades as the quest for more sustainable farming methods has grown. Yet the benefits of this carbonized material, now called biochar, extend far beyond the soil. Pyrolyzing carbon has the power to restore a natural balance by unmining the coal and undrilling the oil and gas. Employed to its full potential, it can run the carbon cycle in reverse and remake Earth as a garden planet. Burn looks beyond renewable biomass or carbon capture energy systems to offer a bigger and bolder vision for the next phase of human progress, moving carbon from wasted sources: into soils and agricultural systems to rebalance the carbon, nitrogen, and related cycles; enhance nutrient density in food; rebuild topsoil; and condition urban and agricultural lands to withstand flooding and drought to cleanse water by carbon filtration and trophic cascades within the world’s rivers, oceans, and wetlands to shift urban infrastructures such as buildings, roads, bridges, and ports, incorporating drawdown materials and components, replacing steel, concrete, polymers, and composites with biological carbon to drive economic reorganization by incentivizing carbon drawdown Fully developed, this approach costs nothing—to the contrary, it can save companies money or provide new revenue streams. It contains the seeds of a new, circular economy in which energy, natural resources, and human ingenuity enter a virtuous cycle of improvement. Burn offers bold new solutions to climate change that can begin right now. Trade Review“A brilliant, climatic coup that uplifts biochar to an entirely new level of substance and urgency!”—Paul Hawken“We’re in a climate emergency, and we need to be using an awful lot of different approaches—here’s one that definitely deserves to be explored in full.”—Bill McKibben, author of Falter“Burn advances the discussion from fantasies of biochar-based agriculture to normative proposals for many ways the material could theoretically be used as an environmentally attractive, economically competitive resource in many sectors of society. The book opens new avenues of thought, and it will be a valuable reference in the coming decade in helping us to assess the inevitable cascade of ever bigger, riskier, costlier, and zanier proposals for carbon withdrawal.”—Dennis Meadows, 2018 laureate, The Earth Hall of Fame Kyoto“For anyone interested in solutions to climate change, this book is absolutely essential reading. It represents the latest, most innovative thinking and experimentation on removing carbon from the atmosphere. What’s delightfully startling is the authors’ detailed, example-laden argument that we can use carbon to regenerate landscapes while also producing an astounding array of products—from concrete to plastics to batteries to paper—that function better by incorporating the universe’s most versatile element. Written in a clear, entertaining style, Burn is an incendiary contribution.”—Richard Heinberg, senior fellow, Post Carbon Institute“I cannot recommend this book highly enough for going deep into the science of a potentially revolutionary technology that could be capable of stopping dangerous climate change in its tracks. For anyone who wants to know how societies can transform the very fabric of how we run our industries so that we protect and enhance our environment, not destroy it—while contributing to thriving economies—this is literally the manual. It is, in short, a window into the future we could build together. So read it, and start building.”—Dr. Nafeez Ahmed, system shift columnist, Motherboard; editor-in-chief, INSURGE Intelligence; research fellow, The Schumacher Institute“What if we could make carbon our ally, instead of our enemy, in preserving this planet? This deeply detailed book is about far more than the ancient, carbon-fixing Amazonian soil technology called terra preta. Practically everything humans do, Burn shows, could reimburse the Earth for the carbon we’ve exhumed, leaving civilization far cleaner and healthier—and with a chance for a future.”—Alan Weisman, author of Countdown, The World Without Us, and Gaviotas“Carbon, the most promiscuous of elements, can be our ruination or by better management, our salvation. Burn is a clear, accessible, and luminescent blueprint for the latter. It really is a must-read.”—David Orr, author of Dangerous Years“Carbon is the element that likes to hold hands and collaborate. We can learn a lot from carbon if we stop demonizing it. Burn does an exceptional job telling the vital story of how carbon can address the interconnected crises in waste, energy, food, soil, water, and, most pressingly, climate. This book plays a critical role in educating us to reorient with carbon math, reimagine the role of carbon cascades, and redesign the carbon cycle.”—Amanda Joy Ravenhill, executive director, Buckminster Fuller Institute“Reading Albert Bates is always a delight. He challenges us in his humorous, outside-the-box style with deep, practical, and original carbon insights based on years of experience as one of the world’s leading permaculture experts. His solutions are low-cost, scalable, and doable—right on.”—Ross Jackson, chair of Gaia Trust, Denmark; author of Occupy World Street“This book is a big deal. It argues persuasively that carbon has been vilified for far too long. Biochar, a hard, crystal-like form of carbon, can reanimate tired soils and help to mop up vast amounts of CO2 from the atmosphere. The authors speak as seasoned scientists as well as practitioners, and their arsenal of arguments offers more than a glimpse of hope in a world threatened with climate doom. If there is a way out, here is a bunch of keys to the door at the end of the tunnel.”—Herbert Girardet, cofounder, World Future Council; executive council member, Club of Rome“Brilliant in its range and depth, Burn offers an integrated approach to addressing climate change and biodiversity loss and provides potential solutions for tackling the full range of activities that negatively impact our climate. It is a groundbreaking sequel to The Paris Agreement and gives hope to a world currently facing a multiplicity of interlinked crises.”—Feargal Duff, environmental activist
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Waste Management Research Trends
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on waste management which is the collection, transport, processing, recycling or disposal of waste materials. The term usually relates to materials produced by human activity, and is generally undertaken to reduce their effect on health, aesthetics or amenity. Waste management is also carried out to reduce the materials'' effect on the environment and to recover resources from them. Waste management can involve solid, liquid or gaseous substances, with different methods and fields of expertise for each. Waste management practices differ for developed and developing nations, for urban and rural areas, and for residential and industrial, producers. Management for non-hazardous residential and institutional waste in metropolitan areas is usually the responsibility of local government authorities, while management for non-hazardous commercial and industrial waste is usually the responsibility of the generator.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Progress in Waste Management Research
Book SynopsisWaste management is the collection, transport, processing, recycling or disposal of waste materials. The term usually relates to materials produced by human activity, and is generally undertaken to reduce their effect on health, aesthetics or amenity. Waste management is also carried out to reduce the materials'' effect on the environment and to recover resources from them. Waste management can involve solid, liquid or gaseous substances, with different methods and fields of expertise for each. Waste management practices differ for developed and developing nations, for urban and rural areas, and for residential and industrial, producers. Management for non-hazardous residential and institutional waste in metropolitan areas is usually the responsibility of local government authorities, while management for non-hazardous commercial and industrial waste is usually the responsibility of the generator. This book concentrates on the newest research in the field.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Solid Waste: New Research
Book SynopsisSolid waste is any garbage or refuse from industrial, commercial, agricultural or community activities. This book provides leading edge research on this broad field of study from around the globe.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Sewage Treatment: Uses, Processes & Impact
Book SynopsisSewage is mainly a liquid waste containing some solids, produced by humans. It typically consists of washing water, faeces, urine, laundry waste and other material which goes down drains and toilets from households and industry. Sewage sludge is an end product of the wastewater treatment process. This material can be a wonderful source of nutrients for the soil. This book provides current studies and research on the treatment and use of sewage. Using this material as a fertiliser can benefit the environment by turning wastes into valuable resources. These sludges would otherwise have to be disposed of by landfilling, lagooning, incineration, or ocean dumping. On the other hand, heavy metals sometimes found in sewage sludge may present environmental problems as there is filtration of metals towards the aquifers which get contaminated. This book addresses these concerns as well as benefits.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Solid Waste Management & Environmental
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Wastewaters Phytoremediation: Lessons Learned --
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Management of Hazardous Residues Containing
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Berrett-Koehler Outsmart Waste; The Modern Idea of Garbage and
Book SynopsisEver-expanding landfills, ocean gyres filled with floating plastic mush, endangered wildlife. Our garbage has become a massive and exponentially growing problem in modern society. Eco-entrepreneur Tom Szaky explores why this crisis exists and explains how we can solve it by eliminating the very idea of garbage. To outsmart waste, he says, we first have to understand it, then change how we create it, and finally rethink what we do with it. By mimicking nature and focusing on the value inherent in our by-products, we can transform the waste we canât avoid creating from useless trash to a useful resource. Szaky demonstrates that there is value in every kind of garbage, from used chewing gum to juice pouches to cigarette butts. After reading this mind-expanding book, you will never think about garbage the same way again.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Nuclear Waste Treatment: Assessments of
Book SynopsisThe Department of Energy (DOE) faces significant technical challenges in successfully constructing and operating the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) project that is to treat millions of gallons of highly radioactive liquid waste resulting from the production of nuclear weapons. In December 2000, DOE awarded Bechtel a contract to design and construct the WTP project at DOE''s Hanford Site in Washington State. This projectone of the largest nuclear waste cleanup facilities in the worldwas originally scheduled for completion in 2011 at an estimated cost of $4.3 billion. Technical challenges and other issues, however, have contributed to cost increases and schedule delays. This book examines remaining technical challenges, if any, the WTP faces; the cost and schedule estimates for the WTP; and steps DOE is taking, if any, to improve the management and oversight of the WTP project. Moreover, DOE recently reported that nuclear waste is leaking from two of its underground storage tanks. DOE has been experiencing delays in the construction of the WTP, a collection of facilities that are to treat the tank waste for disposal. These recently reported leaks and intrusions, combined with construction delays, have raised questions among regulators, the public, and Congress about the risks posed by continuing to store waste in the aging tanks. The book examines the condition of the tanks; actions DOE has taken or planned to respond to the recent tank leaks and water intrusions; and the extent to which DOE''s tank management plans consider the condition of the tanks and the delays in completing construction of the WTP.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc EPA Cleanup Approaches to Contaminated &
Book SynopsisUnder the Superfund program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) places some of the most seriously contaminated sites on the National Priorities List (NPL). At the end of fiscal year 2013, nonfederal sites made up about 90 percent of these sites. At these sites, EPA undertakes remedial action projects to permanently and significantly reduce contamination. Remedial action projects can take a considerable amount of time and money, depending on the nature of the contamination and other site-specific factors. This book examines, for fiscal years 1999 through 2013, the trends in the annual federal appropriations to the Superfund program and EPA expenditures for remedial cleanup activities at nonfederal sites on the NPL; and the number of nonfederal sites on the NPL, the number of remedial action project completions, and the number of construction completions at nonfederal NPL sites. Furthermore, the book examines how EPA addresses the cleanup of sites it has identified as eligible for the NPL; how the processes for implementing the Superfund Alternative (SA) and NPL approaches compare; and how SA agreement sites compare with similar NPL sites in completing the cleanup process.
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Murphy & Moore Publishing Fundamentals of Wastewater Treatment
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Murphy & Moore Publishing The Organic Waste Composting Handbook
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Murphy & Moore Publishing Advanced Treatment Technologies for Wastewater
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States Academic Press Biological Wastewater Treatment: Principles,
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States Academic Press Global Waste Management
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States Academic Press Organic Waste: Recycling and Treatment
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States Academic Press Wastewater: Assessment and Treatment
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States Academic Press Efficient Management of Wastewater: Its Treatment
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Callisto Reference Wastewater Management: Theory and Practice
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Callisto Reference Waste Management Handbook
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Callisto Reference Water and Wastewater Treatment
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Rowman & Littlefield Handbook on Household Hazardous Waste
Book SynopsisHousehold hazardous waste (HHW) is a topic that affects every individual and community given the nearly universal use, storage, and disposal of chemical consumer products. Yet many communities lack the basic information, guidance, and planning support for HHW collection and management so that struggles (e.g., to gain politicians’ and residents’ support, host a collection, build a facility, affect behavior change, and encourage extended producer responsibility) continue on a regular basis. This book is for professionals, students, government officials and others interested in HHW and accommodating the increasing societal demand for this disposal option. In the evolving field of HHW collection and management, this book: ·provides an unparalleled, comprehensive look at household hazardous waste ·is a must-have for anyone interested in the solid waste management field, whether novice or experienced, because of the valuable overview and specifics it provides for addressing the ubiquitous issue of HHW ·offers perspectives based on many collective years of experts’ accrued insight ·the chapters are written by leading practitioners and visionaries ·is packed with useful information on many aspects of HHW including its definition, mechanisms for collection and creative collection options, tools for behavior change, and product stewardship ·offers an extensive resource list for more information. Much has changed in 10 years since the first edition appeared, and each chapter in the Handbook on Household Hazardous Waste, Second Edition, is updated to reflect changes and advances in the field of HHW collection and management. This includes updated appendices and the extensive resource list.Trade ReviewEssential resource for anyone involved in supporting, starting, managing, overseeing, or running a household hazardous waste program. The Handbook provides extremely thorough and well-written coverage of the history of HHW programs in the U.S.; the mechanics of running a program; approaches to addressing the many challenges facing these programs; and the future opportunities for waste reduction, toxics reduction, product stewardship, and green chemistry. -- Terri Goldberg, Executive Director, Northeast Waste Management Officials’ AssociationI had a professor who told me I didn’t need to know everything, I just needed to know where to find accurate information when I needed it. The ‘Handbook on Household Hazardous Waste’ has been that for me—a thorough reference guide for many years.” -- Kalliope Erin Chute, Hazardous Materials Environmental Specialist, Barnstable County Hazardous Materials ProgramThe Handbook on Household Hazardous Waste is one of the primary go-to references on my shelf for running my operation. -- Richard J. Lobinske, Ph.D., Hazardous Waste Manager, Department of Resource StewardshipThe ‘Handbook on Household Hazardous Waste’ is a must-read for everyone, from homeowners to HHW employees. Then keep a copy on your shelf, for answers to difficult questions! -- Greg Boe, MPA, REHS, Environmental Services Manager, Department of Environmental ServicesTable of ContentsContents Acknowledgements Preface Amy Cabaniss, Victoria Hodge Chapter 1: What Is Household Hazardous Waste? Ionie Wallace, Dave Galvin, Philip Dickey Chapter 2: The History and Current Status of HHW Management Ryan Kellogg, David Nightingale, Dave Galvin Chapter 3: The Mechanics of HHW Collection and Management Shelly Fuller, Dan N. King, Sue Bruning, Mike O’Donnell Chapter 4: HHW Collection Facilities David Nightingale, Bill Lewry Chapter 5: Creative Collection and Management Options Jim Quinn, Sue Bruning Chapter 6: Designing Outreach Programs that Change Behavior Jennifer J. Tabanico, P. Wesley Schultz Chapter 7: Product Stewardship: Shared Responsibility for Managing HHW Scott Cassel Chapter 8: Summary and a Look Ahead Dan N. King, Jim Hanna Appendix A: HHW—An Updated Industry Perspective Steven Bennett Appendix B: Green Chemistry: California Chemicals Policy and Hazardous Products Michael P. Wilson Appendix C: Household Hazardous Waste Resources Anne Reichman Index
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Rowman & Littlefield Perspectives on Product Stewardship
Book SynopsisThis book provides an overview on the perspectives on managing products throughout their lifecycles in order to conserve resources, decrease environmental impact, and share the burden of responsibility. This book gives the reader a broad understanding of product stewardship and extended producer responsibility from many vantage points, while providing exemplary and precautionary case studies and expert discussion. Informative and timely, this reference will be useful to anyone engaged in or embarking on reducing impacts from consumer products by taking a product stewardship approach, which, at its core, holds manufacturers primarily accountable.Table of ContentsTable of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Product Stewardship and EPR in the United States 3. Stakeholders 4. The Important Role of Pilot Projects 5. Case Studies * Paint * Electronics * Mattresses * Thermostats * Batteries * Pharmaceuticals 6. Challenges and Opportunities in PS and EPR 7. Summary and Conclusion 8. Resources
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Rowman & Littlefield Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow
Book SynopsisSustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow describes a forward-looking innovative solution to tackling various environmental issues related to water including dwindling ground water supplies and land subsidence. The lack of far thinking and innovative methods regarding these issues is a worldwide problem. This title provides a detailed step-by-step account using scientific research, and engineering analysis to help any municipality deal with these issues. Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow is accessible and is designed to reach a wide range of diverse professionals and students.
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Larsen and Keller Education Hazardous Waste Management
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Syrawood Publishing House Industrial Waste Treatment
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Syrawood Publishing House Wastewater Treatment: Concepts and Practices
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