Potable Water
Emerging Global Problems and Solutions
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Engineering, Environmental, Science, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Nature
| Author: | ISBN: | 9783319065632 | |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing | Publication: | September 15, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9783319065632 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
| Publication: | September 15, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
