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.
Produkteigenschaften
- Artikelnummer: 9783319065625
- Medium: Buch
- ISBN: 978-3-319-06562-5
- Verlag: Springer International Publishing
- Erscheinungstermin: 25.09.2014
- Sprache(n): Englisch
- Auflage: 2014
- Serie: The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry
- Produktform: Gebunden, HC runder Rücken kaschiert
- Gewicht: 5029 g
- Seiten: 233
- Format (B x H x T): 160 x 241 x 20 mm
- Ausgabetyp: Kein, Unbekannt