Potable Water: Emerging Global Problems and Solutions

Bys: Younos, Tamim M. and Grady, Caitlin A.

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319343300
• ISBN13: 9783319343303
• Release Date: September 2016
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 233 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"