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.
Title | The water crisis : constructing solutions to freshwater pollution |
Publication Type | Book |
Year of Publication | 1998 |
Authors | Stauffer, J |
Pagination | xii, 161 p. : 12 boxes, 18 fig., 29 tab. |
Date Published | 1998-01-01 |
Publisher | Earthscan |
Place Published | London, UK |
ISBN Number | 185383436X |
Keywords | agriculture, 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. |
Notes | Bibliography: p. 155-158 Includes index |
Custom 1 | 244 |