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The Science of Water: Concepts and Applications - Couverture rigide

Spellman, Frank R.

 
9780367538453: The Science of Water: Concepts and Applications
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0367538458 ISBN 13 : 9780367538453
Editeur : CRC Press, 2020

Synopsis

The Science of Water: Concepts and Applications, Fourth Edition, contains a wealth of scientific information and is based on real-world experience. Building on the third edition, this text applies the latest data and research in the field and addresses water contamination as a growing problem. The book material covers a wide range of water contaminants and the cause of these contaminants and considers their impact on surface water and groundwater sources. It also explores sustainability and the effects of human use, misuse, and reuse of freshwater and wastewater on the overall water supply.

Provides Valuable Insight for Water/Wastewater Practitioners

Designed to fill a gap in the available material about water, the book examines water reserve utilization and the role of policymakers involved in the decision-making process. The book provides practical knowledge that practitioners and operators must have in order to pass licensure/certification tests and keep up with relevant changes. It also updates all previous chapters, presents numerous example math problems, and provides information not covered in earlier editions.

Features:

  • Is updated throughout and adds new problems, tables, and figures

  • Includes new coverage on persistent chemicals in drinking water and the latest techniques in converting treated wastewater to safe drinking water

    • Provides updated information on pertinent regulations dealing with important aspects of water supply and treatment

    • The Science of Water: Concepts and Applications

    , Fourth Edition, serves a varied audience—it can be utilized by water/wastewater practitioners, as well as students, lay personnel, regulators, technical experts, attorneys, business leaders, and concerned citizens.

    Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

    À propos de l'auteur

    Frank R. Spellman is a retired assistant professor of Environmental Health at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Va. and author of over 60 books. Spellman has been cited in more than 400 publications; serves as a professional expert witness; incident/accident investigator for the U.S. Department of Justice and a private law firm; and consults on Homeland Security vulnerability assessments (VAs) for critical infrastructure including water/wastewater facilities nationwide. Dr. Spellman lectures on sewage treatment, water treatment and homeland security and health and safety topics throughout the country and teaches water/wastewater operator short courses at Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA). He holds a BA in public Administration; BS in Business Management; MBA; Master of Science, MS, in Environmental Engineering and PhD Environmental Engineering.

    À propos de la quatrième de couverture

    The book material covers a wide range of water contaminants, the cause of these contaminants, and considers their impact on surface water and groundwater sources.

    Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

    Éditeur
    CRC Press
    Date d'édition
    2020
    Langue
    anglais
    ISBN 10 
    0367538458
    ISBN 13 
    9780367538453
    Reliure
    Relié
    Numéro d'édition
    4
    Nombre de pages
    611
    Coordonnées du fabricant
    non disponible
    Personne responsable
    gpsr@libri.de
    gpsr@libri.de

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