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Addressing two cornerstone areas in the field of water sustainability, management and technology, this two-volume set provides the most comprehensive coverage of the topic available. It presents best practices as a foundation and stresses emerging technologies and strategies that facilitate water sustainability for future generations. Timely water topics like unconventional oil and gas development, global warming with changing precipitation patterns, integration of water and energy sustainability, and green manufacturing are discussed. The first volume covers strategy and management issues, such as water resource planning, water resource supply systems and use patterns, policy making, and implementation of proper regulations as an integrated part of the solution or approach toward water sustainability. It discusses best management practices for water resource allocation, groundwater protection, and water quality assurance, especially for rural, arid, and underdeveloped regions of the world. The second volume covers cost-effective water treatment and reclamation technologies. Emphasis is placed on emerging nanotechnology, biotechnology, and information technology applications as well as sustainable processes and products to protect the environment and human health, save water and energy, and minimize material use.Product Identifiers
PublisherApple Academic Press Inc.
ISBN-139781482215236
eBay Product ID (ePID)3046649353
Product Key Features
Number of Pages828 Pages
Publication NameSustainable Water Management and Technologies, Two-Volume Set
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGeology, Business
Publication Year2017
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaNatural Science, Educational Technology
AuthorDaniel H. Chen
SeriesGreen Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height234 mm
Item Weight1497 g
Additional Product Features
EditorDaniel H. Chen
Country/Region of ManufactureCanada