Aquatic Pollution: An Introductory Text

By: Edward A. Laws

"The introduction of pollutants into aquatic systems is a perturbation that can set off a complicated series of biological and chemical reactions. Some knowledge and appreciation of basic ecological concepts are necessary to understand and anticipate the nature of those reactions. Let's consider a simple example. Assume that an industry is discharging wastewater into an estuary. The wastewater contains mercury, which is a toxic metal. The mercury in the water reduces the photosynthetic rates of algae in the vicinity of the discharge"-- Provided by publisher.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1394397224
• ISBN13: 9781394397228
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 784 Pages
• Weight: 3.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 1.9" x 7.5"