Potable Water

Emerging Global Problems and Solutions

233 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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.

• Reihe: The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry
• Themen: Mathematik und Naturwissenschaften Chemie Umweltchemie
• ISBN: 9783319343303
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 22.09.2016
• Größe: 23.5 x 15.5 cm
• Verlag: Springer International Publishing
• Herausgegeben von: Tamim Younos, Caitlin A. Grady