Septic Tank System Effects on Ground Water Quality

Septic Tank System Effects on Ground Water Quality

Author: Canter

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1985-04-01

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 9780873710121

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This valuable reference delineates the ground water quality concerns associated with the planning and usage of septic tank systems. Septic tank systems represent a significant source of ground water pollution in the United States. Since many existing systems are exceeding their design life by several-fold, the usage of synthetic organic chemicals in the household and for system cleaning is increasing, and larger-scale systems are being designed and used.


Practical Handbook of Soil, Vadose Zone, and Ground-Water Contamination

Practical Handbook of Soil, Vadose Zone, and Ground-Water Contamination

Author: J. Russell Boulding

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-04-19

Total Pages: 718

ISBN-13: 1420032143

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A synthesis of years of interdisciplinary research and practice, the second edition of this bestseller continues to serve as a primary resource for information on the assessment, remediation, and control of contamination on and below the ground surface. Practical Handbook of Soil, Vadose Zone, and Ground-Water Contamination: Assessment, Prev


Wastewater Pathogens

Wastewater Pathogens

Author: Michael H. Gerardi

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2004-10-28

Total Pages: 191

ISBN-13: 0471710423

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A practical guide to wastewater pathogens The fourth volume in Wiley's Wastewater Microbiology series, Wastewater Pathogens offers wastewater personnel a practical guide that is free of overly technical jargon. Designed especially for operators, the text provides straight facts on the biology of treatment as well as appropriate protective measures. Coverage includes: * An overview of relevant history, hazards, and organisms * Viruses, bacteria, and fungi * Protozoa and helminthes * Ectoparasites and rodents * Aerosols, foam, and sludge * Disease transmission and the body's defenses * Removal, inactivation, and destruction of pathogens * Hygiene measures, protective equipment, and immunizations


Environmental and Pollution Science

Environmental and Pollution Science

Author: Mark L. Brusseau

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2019-02-22

Total Pages: 658

ISBN-13: 0128147202

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Environmental and Pollution Science, Third Edition, continues its tradition on providing readers with the scientific basis to understand, manage, mitigate, and prevent pollution across the environment, be it air, land, or water. Pollution originates from a wide variety of sources, both natural and man-made, and occurs in a wide variety of forms including, biological, chemical, particulate or even energy, making a multivariate approach to assessment and mitigation essential for success. This third edition has been updated and revised to include topics that are critical to addressing pollution issues, from human-health impacts to environmental justice to developing sustainable solutions. Environmental and Pollution Science, Third Edition is designed to give readers the tools to be able to understand and implement multi-disciplinary approaches to help solve current and future environmental pollution problems. - Emphasizes conceptual understanding of environmental systems and can be used by students and professionals from a diversity of backgrounds focusing on the environment - Covers many aspects critical to assessing and managing environmental pollution including characterization, risk assessment, regulation, transport and fate, and remediation or restoration - New topics to this edition include Ecosystems and Ecosystem Services, Pollution in the Global System, Human Health Impacts, the interrelation between Soil and Human Health, Environmental Justice and Community Engagement, and Sustainability and Sustainable Solutions - Includes color photos and diagrams, chapter questions and problems, and highlighted key words


Water Quality Monitoring

Water Quality Monitoring

Author: Jamie Bartram

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2020-10-14

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13: 1000101606

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Water quality monitoring is an essential tool in the management of water resources and this book comprehensively covers the entire monitoring operation. This important text is the outcome of a collborative programme of activity between UNEP and WHO with inputs from WMO and UNESCO and draws on the international standards of the International Organization of Standardization.