Turning Sewage Into Reusable Water

Author : Madan Arora; Joe Reichenberger
Publisher : Archway Publishing
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781480813779

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Turning Sewage into Reusable Water by Madan Arora; Joe Reichenberger Pdf

Have you ever wondered what happens when you flush that toilet, do your laundry, or take a shower? Is that really the end of water’s long ‘out of sight out of mind’ journey or is it only the beginning? Written in easy to understand language for the layperson, the book briefly describes how sewage is treated and converted into a valuable water resource to sustain our quality of life and why water recycling is important and will become the norm of the future. The authors hope that this book will be useful to students, parents, school counselors, and others who advise and assist individuals in their career choices as well as to decision makers – council members, community leaders, and board members of water and sanitation agencies as they weigh budgetary decisions on the planning and construction of their wastewater and recycling systems.

Author : Chris Binnie,Martin Kimber
Publisher : IWA Publishing
Page : 649 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2008-05-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781843390893

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Water Reuse by Chris Binnie,Martin Kimber Pdf

Water Reuse: An International Survey of current practice, issues and needs examines water reuse practices around the world from different perspectives. The objective is to show how differently wastewater reuse is conceived and practised around the world as well as to present the varied needs and possibilities for reusing wastewater. In the first section water reuse practices around the world are described for regions having common water availability, reuse needs and social aspects. The second section refers to the “stakeholders” point of view. Each reuse purpose demands different water quality, not only to protect health and the environment but also to fulfil the requirements of the specific reuse. Reuses considered are agricultural, urban agriculture as a special case of the former, municipal and industrial. Alongside these uses, the indirect reuse for human consumption through aquifer recharge is also discussed. The third section deals with emerging and controversial topics. Ethical and economical dilemmas in the field are presented as a subject not frequently addressed in this field. The role of governments in respect of public policy in reuse is discussed as well as the different international criteria and standards for reusing wastewater. The importance of public acceptance and the way to properly handle it is also considered. The fourth section of the book presents contrasting case studies; typical situations in the developed world (Japan and Germany) are compared to those in developing countries (Pakistan and Brazil) for agricultural and industrial reuse. Indirect planned reuse for human consumption (Germany) is compared with an unplanned one (Mexico). The Windhoek, Namibia case study is presented to emphasize why if the direct reuse of wastewater for human consumption has been performed with success for more than 35 years it is still the only example of this type around the world. To illustrate the difficulties of having a common framework for regulating water reuse in several countries, the Mediterranean situation is described. Other case studies presented refer to the reuse situation in Israel, Spain, Cameroon, Nepal and Vietnam, these latter countries being located in water rich areas. This book will be an invaluable information source for all those concerned with water reuse including water utility managers, wastewater policy makers and water resources planners as well as researchers and students in environmental engineering, water resources planning and sanitary engineering. Scientific and Technical Report No. 20

Author : William M. Alley,Rosemarie Alley
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781538160428

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The Water Recycling Revolution by William M. Alley,Rosemarie Alley Pdf

A 2023 Choice Reviews Outstanding Academic Title Move past the “yuck factor” by learning the benefits and science behind recycling wastewater to beat climate change. In recent years, humans have begun to turn the age-old taboo against mixing sewage and drinking water on its head by using advanced treated wastewater to supplement a city’s drinking water supply. This increasingly widespread practice, known as potable reuse, qualifies as nothing less than a drinking water revolution. Water reuse offers a renewable, locally managed, and drought resistant water supply. The Water Recycling Revolution tracks the story of this development, examines the pros and cons, and explores its future potential. In this book, William M. Alley and Rosemarie Alley answer our most pressing questions: How do you get people to overcome the visceral reaction known as the “Yuck Factor” and not only drink, but appreciate, recycled water? What about all those pharmaceuticals and personal care products that people casually flush down the drain? Will diverting discharges from a wastewater treatment plant damage downstream users or ecosystems that previously depended on that water? And what are the implications for climate change? These questions are answered by delving into the history of major water recycling projects from California to Virginia, each with a unique story of what led them to develop potable reuse, as well as the challenges they had to overcome. Additional concerns addressed include pathogens, contaminants of emerging concern, achieving acceptable risk, onsite and decentralized reuse systems, and directpotable reuse. Recycling wastewater can make for a bright future in the fight against climate change, and this book is a valuable resource to convince readers.

Author : Saravanamuthu Vigneswaran
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2009-11-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781905839247

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Wastewater Recycling, Reuse, and Reclamation - Vol. I by Saravanamuthu Vigneswaran Pdf

Total supply of fresh water on earth far exceeds human demand. However, scarcity of water currently faced in many regions of the world is caused by two reasons. First, its availability in time and space is not equally distributed. Thus there is problem of water in the wrong place, or at the wrong time and in wrong quantities. Second, while the population growth and expanded industrial activities are increasing demands on available water resources, they also jeopardize the availability of freshwater in adequate quantities by discharge of pollutants into freshwater sources. It is at times like these, when the rising curve of water demand intersects the fluctuating curve of water availability, recycle and reuse of wastewater is seriously considered. Wastewater recycling, reuse and reclamation have been, now, accepted as appropriate ways to conserve water resources as well as to contain polluted waters from contaminating other available clean water sources. This book gives a comprehensive review on water quantity and quality, simple water supply and sanitation systems, and leads to domestic, agricultural and industrial water reuse. Thus, it will provide useful information not only to technologists but also for planners, managers, and NGOs involved in the water sector. The contribution to the book comes from a broad pool of experts, working on technology, policy, health, and economy aspects of water management. Involvement of both academics and industry personnel from developing and developed countries makes this contribution broader and useable for a wide readership.

Author : Peter Annin
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781642832822

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Purified by Peter Annin Pdf

In 2000, a transformative climate-driven “megadrought” swept over the Colorado River watershed. By the early 2020s, levels on the river’s two largest reservoirs were hitting record lows and threatening the water supply for forty million people. Outside the West, water stocks are stressed even in states with bountiful rainfall such as Florida. From coast to coast, conventional measures to sustain the most fundamental natural resource on earth—drinking water—are coming up short. Recycled water could help close that gap. In Purified: How Recycled Sewage Is Transforming Our Water, veteran journalist Peter Annin shows that wastewater has become a surprising weapon in America’s war against water scarcity. Annin probes deep into the water reuse movement in five water-strapped states—California, Texas, Virginia, Nevada, and Florida. He drinks beer made from purified sewage, visits communities where purified sewage came to the rescue, and examines how one of the nation’s largest wastewater plants hopes to recycle one hundred percent of its wastewater by 2035. At each stop, readers come face to face with the people who are struggling for, and against, recycled water. While the current filtration technology transforms sewage into something akin to distilled water—free of chemicals and safe to drink—water recycling’s challenge isn’t technology. It’s terminology. Concerns about communities being used as “guinea pigs,” sensationalist media coverage, and taglines like “toilet to tap” have repeatedly crippled water recycling efforts. Potable water recycling has become the hottest frontier in the race for expanded water supply options. But can public opinion turn in time to avoid the worst consequences? Purified’s fast-paced narrative cuts through the fearmongering and misinformation to make the case that recycled water is direly needed in the climate-change era. Water cannot be taken for granted anymore—and that includes sewage.

Author : Frank M. D'Itri
Publisher : Marcel Dekker
Page : 752 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Water reuse
ISBN : UCAL:B4187530

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Wastewater Renovation and Reuse by Frank M. D'Itri Pdf

Author : Mark V. Hughes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Sewage
ISBN : PURD:32754075989545

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Water Reuse and Recycling by Mark V. Hughes Pdf

Author : Cecilia Tortajada,Choon Nam Ong
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351794152

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Water Reuse Policies for Potable Use by Cecilia Tortajada,Choon Nam Ong Pdf

As water demand has increased globally and resources have become more limited because of physical scarcity, over-exploitation and pollution, it has been necessary to develop more options for water supplies. These options include the production at large scale of high-quality reused water from municipal sources for potable uses. Their economic, social and environmental benefits have been many as they have addressed supply scarcity, efficient resource use and environmental and public health considerations. This book includes discussions on potable water reuse history; emerging contaminants and public health; public-private partnerships in the water reuse sector; regulatory frameworks for reused water in the United States and Europe; experiences in Australia, China in general and Beijing in particular, Singapore and Windhoek; narratives and public acceptance and perceptions of alternative water sources. The main constraints on implementation of water reuse projects in different parts of the world seem to have been lack of full public support due to perceived health hazards and environmental impacts. A main handicap has been that governments and water utilities have been slow to understand public concerns and perceptions. After several backlashes, public information, communication and awareness campaigns, broader participation and educational programmes have become integral parts of development policy and decision-making frameworks.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Water Science and Technology Board,Committee on the Assessment of Water Reuse as an Approach to Meeting Future Water Supply Needs
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309224628

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Water Reuse by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Water Science and Technology Board,Committee on the Assessment of Water Reuse as an Approach to Meeting Future Water Supply Needs Pdf

Expanding water reuse-the use of treated wastewater for beneficial purposes including irrigation, industrial uses, and drinking water augmentation-could significantly increase the nation's total available water resources. Water Reuse presents a portfolio of treatment options available to mitigate water quality issues in reclaimed water along with new analysis suggesting that the risk of exposure to certain microbial and chemical contaminants from drinking reclaimed water does not appear to be any higher than the risk experienced in at least some current drinking water treatment systems, and may be orders of magnitude lower. This report recommends adjustments to the federal regulatory framework that could enhance public health protection for both planned and unplanned (or de facto) reuse and increase public confidence in water reuse.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Architecture, Domestic
ISBN : UVA:X006180928

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Dwell by Anonim Pdf

Author : Edward Shevick
Publisher : Lorenz Educational Press
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1998-03-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781429111539

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Science Action Labs Water Science (ENHANCED eBook) by Edward Shevick Pdf

Active Science with Water. These easy-to-use, hands-on explorations are just what you need to get your science curriculum, and your students, into action!

Author : Yunhui Zhang
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2023-09-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789819937370

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Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Water Pollution and Treatment—ISWPT 2022, Bangkok, Thailand by Yunhui Zhang Pdf

This book presents the selected papers presented at the 5th International Symposium on Water Pollution and Treatment (ISWPT 2022), held during October 28–29, 2022, in Bangkok, Thailand. It consists of themes pertaining to water management, policy and governance, and water governance and provides readers with comprehensive information on the principles of sustainable water resources management, as well as recent advances, directions for future research, and policy development for sustainable water resources management. This book is of interest to scientists, engineers, government officials, and water resource managers.

Author : P. GOPALAKRISHNAN,ABID HALEEM
Publisher : PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Page : 825 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9788120348011

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HANDBOOK OF MATERIALS MANAGEMENT by P. GOPALAKRISHNAN,ABID HALEEM Pdf

This comprehensive research based, well received book, now in its Second Edition, continues to provide the most complete up-to-date coverage of the materials management discipline. It is the result of intensive and in-depth interactions of the authors with academic community, IIMM professionals as well as senior executives involved in materials, inventory, warehousing, logistics, supply chain, working capital and top management. This title reflects the wealth of experience gained by the authors in India and abroad in training, research, teaching and consultancy. This well-organised comprehensive book clearly analyses all the concepts, processes and applications of Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, and Multimodal Transport. It covers basic principles and practices concerning these areas as well as to its application in Indian conditions. This textbook describes the concept of integrated materials management with the help of diagrams, charts, photos and solved examples, covering all the aspects of materials management. It provides a number of solved practical problems and examples for better comprehension. The suggestions of practising professionals, academicians and researchers have been appropriately incorporated in this book. An attempt has been made to strike a balance between conceptual frameworks and practical aspects of materials and its management. Intended primarily as a textbook for graduate students pursuing materials management courses in Indian universities, this comprehensive title will also serve as a ready reckoner for the executives practising in areas such as materials, logistics, SCM, purchase, warehousing and inventory management. The students of business management, engineering, Indian Institute of Materials Management (IIMM) diploma and other related programs/courses will find this book extremely useful.

Author : John E. Matthews
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Factory and trade waste
ISBN : UOM:39015095300433

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Industrial Reuse and Recycle of Wastewaters by John E. Matthews Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Subcommittee on Oceanography
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Oceanography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105119545114

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Sea Grant Programs by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Subcommittee on Oceanography Pdf