Diffuse Pollution Of Water Resources

Author : N. Campbell,Brian D'Arcy,A. Frost,Vladimir Novotny,A. Sansom
Publisher : IWA Publishing
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2005-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781900222532

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Diffuse Pollution by N. Campbell,Brian D'Arcy,A. Frost,Vladimir Novotny,A. Sansom Pdf

Diffuse (non-point source) pollution is increasingly being recognised as a major source of water quality problems in both surface and ground water. Indeed, as pollution resulting from point sources is reduced by the efforts of regulators, diffuse sources frequently remain as the dominant source of pollution. The book is an introductory text covering the nature, causes and the significance of diffuse pollution of both urban and rural origin. Best management practices to tackle the problems are examined as are the ways in which the adoption of such practices may be brought about. Use is made of case studies from several countries to examine the strengths and weaknesses of various approaches. Diffuse Pollution covers both urban and rural sources. Urban sources include run-off from impermeable surfaces of roads, industrial areas and housing which may be contaminated by hydrocarbons, heavy metals, organic chemicals and other undesirable substances. Rural sources include water containing pollutants arising from agriculture and forestry such as plant nutrients, pesticides, microbes and soil itself. This concise book will prove useful to practitioners in the field of pollution control both in an urban and a rural environment, to regulators, to researchers new to the field, and to academics and students. An extensive reference section aids the reader in exploring the subject further. Contents Diffuse pollution A Best Practice Approach An Introduction to BMPs for built environments Managing diffuse pollution from urban sources - a survey of best practice experience Rural BMPs Rural best practice experience Regulation, Economic instruments, and Education for controlling diffuse pollution Sustainability Full Contents List (439KB)

Author : Roumiana Hranova
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 467 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2006-01-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781134175529

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Diffuse Pollution of Water Resources by Roumiana Hranova Pdf

Diffuse pollution of water resources has a multi-disciplinary dimension and the measures to prevent and control it are closely inter-related to the development patterns and societal habits of the region. This book aims to bridge the gaps between different specialists working in the field and to present an integrated approach for the solution of diffuse pollution problems. It focuses on cases specific to developing countries and emphasizes the need to pursue environmentally-sustainable development patterns. Basic principles, definitions and approaches are presented, enabling a common language and understanding among professionals in the field. Numerous case studies from the region, mainly related to urban sources of diffuse pollution, are included. They could be regarded as typical for any developing country, suggesting tools and methods to assess and evaluate the extent of diffuse pollution problems. The book is valuable as a supplementary text for undergraduate and postgraduate students whose studies include a component of water resources and environmental engineering and management, including degree courses in Environmental, Civil and Chemical Engineering, Soil Science, Environmental Sciences and Public Health related sciences. It is also a valuable guide for professionals and managers working in the field of Water Resources and Environmental protection.

Author : Roumiana Hranova
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780203088524

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Diffuse Pollution of Water Resources by Roumiana Hranova Pdf

Diffuse pollution of water resources has a multi-disciplinary dimension and the measures to prevent and control it are closely inter-related to the development patterns and societal habits of the region. This book aims to bridge the gaps between different specialists working in the field and to present an integrated approach for the solution of diffuse pollution problems. It focuses on cases specific to developing countries and emphasizes the need to pursue environmentally-sustainable development patterns. Basic principles, definitions and approaches are presented, enabling a common language and understanding among professionals in the field. Numerous case studies from the region, mainly related to urban sources of diffuse pollution, are included. They could be regarded as typical for any developing country, suggesting tools and methods to assess and evaluate the extent of diffuse pollution problems. The book is valuable as a supplementary text for undergraduate and postgraduate students whose studies include a component of water resources and environmental engineering and management, including degree courses in Environmental, Civil and Chemical Engineering, Soil Science, Environmental Sciences and Public Health related sciences. It is also a valuable guide for professionals and managers working in the field of Water Resources and Environmental protection.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264269064

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OECD Studies on Water Diffuse Pollution, Degraded Waters Emerging Policy Solutions by OECD Pdf

After decades of regulation and investment to reduce point source water pollution, OECD countries still face water quality challenges (e.g. eutrophication) from diffuse agricultural and urban sources of pollution, that is disperse pollution from surface runoff, soil filtration....

Author : Vladimir Novotny,Harvey Olem
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1082 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Water
ISBN : UCSD:31822020603007

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Water Quality by Vladimir Novotny,Harvey Olem Pdf

Author : Vladimir Novotny
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 892 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2002-11-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0471396338

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Water Quality by Vladimir Novotny Pdf

Provides all new material on urban, industrial, and highway pollution, as well as on management and restoration of streams, lakes, and watershed management techniques. * Includes revised chapters on agricultural diffuse pollution; control of urban, highway, and industrial diffuse pollution; and wetlands considerations. * All regulatory data is up to date, with new material provided on judicial law based on significant decisions made in recent years.

Author : Vladimir | Olem Novotny (Harvey)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1331092840

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Water quality prevention, identification and management of diffuse pollution by Vladimir | Olem Novotny (Harvey) Pdf

Author : Roumiana Hranova
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2005-12-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000687811

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Diffuse Pollution of Water Resources by Roumiana Hranova Pdf

Diffuse pollution of water resources has a multi-disciplinary dimension and the measures to prevent and control it are closely inter-related to the development patterns and societal habits of the region. This book aims to bridge the gaps between different specialists working in the field and to present an integrated approach for the solution of dif

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Water
ISBN : OSU:32435068475094

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Selected Water Resources Abstracts by Anonim Pdf

Author : Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 55 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Environmental policy
ISBN : 1741229618

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NSW Diffuse Source Water Pollution Strategy by Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW Pdf

Author : Puangrat Kajitvichyanukul,Brian D' Arcy
Publisher : IWA Publishing
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 1789061113

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Land Use and Water Quality: The impacts of diffuse pollution by Puangrat Kajitvichyanukul,Brian D' Arcy Pdf

The influence of landscapes – topography, soil, vegetation, geology - on water quality is an inherent part of the global water cycle. Land use has adverse impacts for example when soils are exposed, significant quantities of pollutants are released (including anthropogenic materials added to those naturally present), or pollutants are added directly to the water environment. Those impacts range from industrial development to farming and urbanisation. Whilst inefficient polluting industrial effluents are still tolerated in some countries, and poorly treated sewage globally remains a huge challenge for sanitation and public health, as well as the water environment, diffuse pollution is relatively poorly recognised or understood. The operator of a sewage or trade effluent treatment plant is consciously discharging effluent to the local river. But a farmer is simply growing crops or farming livestock, a city commuter driving to work is unlikely to be thinking how brake pad wear has released copper to the water (and air) environment and hydrocarbons and particulates too; no one is intending to cause pollution of the water environment. The same applies to industrial chemists creating fire-proofing chemicals, solvents, fertilisers, pesticides, cosmetics and many more substances which contaminate the environment. Understanding and ultimately minimising diffuse pollution is in that sense the science of unintended consequences. And the consequences can be severe, for water resources and ecosystems. It’s a global problem. This book comprises 18 papers from experts around the globe, presenting evidence from tropical as well as temperate regions, and rural as well as urban land use challenges. The book explores the nature of diffuse pollution and exemplifies the issues at various scales, from high-level national overviews to particular catchment and pollutant issues. By contrast, natural or semi-natural forest cover has long been recognised as safeguarding water quality in reservoirs (examples from Australia to Thailand and UK). The final chapter looks at how landscapes generally, can be designed to minimise pollution risks from particular land-uses, arguing for a more widespread catchment approach to water-aware landscape design, allied with flood risk resilience, place-making for people, and biodiversity opportunities too.

Author : M. Burkart,Ralph Heath
Publisher : IWA Publishing (International Water Assoc)
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2002-05-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : UVA:X004620713

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Diffuse/Non-point Pollution and Watershed Management by M. Burkart,Ralph Heath Pdf

Over the last quarter of the twentieth century diffuse pollution emerged as a major problem worldwide. In developed countries it was frequently found that after massive spending on abatement of point source pollution, receiving water bodies had not improved, while in developing countries, as a result of population growth and migration, urbanization with inadequate sanitation, land use changes, deforestation, and other factors added to untreated point-source pollution to place unprecedented burdens on the natural ecosystems and on water resources. Newer more holistic strategies are being developed, incorporating innovative technologies, economic and regulatory tools, basin-wide planning, and citizens? initiatives. From a very large programme with a genuinely global perspective, 41 papers have been selected for these proceedings. They fall under the following topics: nutrient pollution from agricultural systems; solutions to nutrient and sediment pollution from agriculture; agricultural pesticide pollution; modelling technology for agricultural pollution management; lake loading and eutrophication; water quality monitoring; economic, social and policy issues; urban pollution and solutions; and integrated modelling technology.

Author : Vladimir Novotny,Brian D' Arcy
Publisher : IWA Publishing (International Water Assoc)
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1999-05-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : UVA:X006059820

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Diffuse Pollution '98 by Vladimir Novotny,Brian D' Arcy Pdf

Diffuse Pollution of surface, coastal and ground waters is a major environmental and economic problem in the world today. Unlike point source pollution, which has to some extent been controlled by developments in technology and regulation, diffuse pollution is difficult to control, requiring the application of technological and socio-economical approaches and of education. The 46 papers in these proceedings have been selected from those presented at the 3rd International Conference on Diffuse Pollution, which addressed urban and rural diffuse pollution problems and solutions as experienced in several countries. The papers are divided into five themes: Identification of sources and loads Best Management Practices Receiving water impacts Modelling diffuse pollution Watershed management. The proceedings conclude with two papers, prepared by prominent specialists, that summarise the key findings at the conference. These proceedings will prove an essential resource for all concerned, whether as researchers, regulators or practioners, with diffuse pollution and its control.

Author : Alexandros Stefanakis,Christos S. Akratos,Vassilios A. Tsihrintzis
Publisher : Newnes
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780124046870

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Vertical Flow Constructed Wetlands by Alexandros Stefanakis,Christos S. Akratos,Vassilios A. Tsihrintzis Pdf

Vertical flow constructed wetlands for wastewater and sludge treatment represent a relatively new and still growing technology. Vertical Flow Constructed Wetlands is the first book to present the state-of-the-art knowledge regarding vertical flow constructed wetlands theory and applications. In this book, you will learn about vertical flow systems with information about application and performance. Vertical Flow Constructed Wetlands also includes information on how different countries are applying the technology, with design guidelines to illustrate best practices worldwide. A focus on water conservation through reuse of treated water showcases the benefit of vertical flow construction, which has greatly increased the attractiveness of the technology in recent years. All state-of-the-art knowledge regarding vertical flow constructed wetlands gathered in one book A review of various constructed wetland approaches, including information about applications and performance, helps clarify what is currently known about constructed wetland principles and design Discussion of how to manage the treated wastewater leaving the vertical flow for increasing biodiversity, providing food and habitat for birds, and producing harvestable biomass or crops Includes case studies of constructed wetlands in developing countries

Author : K. Yamada
Publisher : IWA Publishing (International Water Assoc)
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2001-05-31
Category : Science
ISBN : UVA:X004569538

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Diffuse Pollution IV by K. Yamada Pdf

Nowadays diffuse (non-point) pollution is an important issue that cannot be overlooked. Humankind exists in such close proximity with the natural environment that mutual impact is inevitable. The International Conference on Diffuse Pollution provides a regular forum for the exchange of information from scientific and technical studies on pollution problems and relevant management strategies. As a result better techniques are developed that lead to greater protection of the world's natural resources from pollution. These proceedings are made up of selected, peer-reviewed contributions to the Fourth Conference on Diffuse Pollution of the IAWQ(IWA) Specialist Group on Diffuse Pollution at Bangkok during January 2000. From the original 86 oral and poster presentations, 28 papers have been selected for these proceedings. These papers are in seven focus areas: urban issues; watershed analysis; agriculture and forestry; groundwater; modeling analysis and application; policy consideration; and application of geographic information systems.