Water Quality: Monitoring and Assessment

Water Quality: Monitoring and Assessment

Author: Stephanie Fraser

Publisher:

Published: 2020-09-08

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 9781641163002

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The biological, radiological, chemical and physical traits of water are known as water quality. It is a measure of the water condition related to the requirements of biotic species and to human need. The health of ecosystems, safety of human contact, and drinking water are the most common standards used to measure water quality. Water quality parameters can be categorized into human consumption, environmental water quality, and industrial and domestic use. The measurement of water quality includes the process of sample collection, chemical analysis, real-time monitoring and testing in response to natural disasters. Various environmental indicators such as physical, chemical and biological indicators are also observed and used for the monitoring of water quality. This book explores all the important aspects of water quality in the present day scenario. It elucidates new techniques and their applications in a multidisciplinary manner. It will prove to be immensely beneficial to students and researchers in this field.


Prediction of Traveltime and Longitudinal Dispersion in Rivers and Streams

Prediction of Traveltime and Longitudinal Dispersion in Rivers and Streams

Author: Harvey E. Jobson

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Published: 2001-03-01

Total Pages: 69

ISBN-13: 9780756708580

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The possibility of a contaminant being accidentally or intentionally spilled upstream from a water supply is a constant concern to those diverting and using water from streams and rivers. A method of rapidly estimating traveltime or dispersion is needed for pollution control or warning systems on streams where data are limited. Discusses the theory of movement and dispersion of dissolved pollutants. Contains a summary of the methods used to collect time-of-travel info. Methods are recommended for estimating the rate of movement and attenuation of conservative pollutants based on an analysis of the data. The application of these results is illustrated by the use of 3 examples.