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This book examines the roots of freshwater pollution - urbanization, industrialization and intensive farming - supported by case studies from the Rhine and the Great Lakes. It explores the impact of major pollutants and discusses methods of prevention.

TitleThe water crisis : constructing solutions to freshwater pollution
Publication TypeBook
Year of Publication1998
AuthorsStauffer, J
Paginationxii, 161 p. : 12 boxes, 18 fig., 29 tab.
Date Published1998-01-01
PublisherEarthscan
Place PublishedLondon, UK
ISBN Number185383436X
Keywordsagriculture, case studies, chemicals, heavy metals, industrial development, legislation, nutrients, organic matter, pesticides, sdiwrm, sewage, soil erosion, storm drainage, suspended solids, urbanization, water pollution, water resources management, water treatment
Abstract

This book examines the roots of freshwater pollution - urbanization, industrialization and intensive farming - supported by case studies from the Rhine and the Great Lakes. It explores the impact of major pollutants and discusses methods of prevention. The final section provides a detailed overview of possible solutions, including soil-based treatment systems and constructed wetlands. A separate chapter is devoted to the important issue of groundwater pollution.

NotesBibliography: p. 155-158 Includes index
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