This book examines the roots of freshwater pollution - urbanization, industrialization and intensive farming - supported by case studies from the Rhine and the Great Lakes. It explores the impact of major pollutants and discusses methods of prevention.
| Title | The water crisis : constructing solutions to freshwater pollution |
| Publication Type | Book |
| Year of Publication | 1998 |
| Authors | Stauffer, J |
| Pagination | xii, 161 p. : 12 boxes, 18 fig., 29 tab. |
| Date Published | 1998-01-01 |
| Publisher | Earthscan |
| Place Published | London, UK |
| ISBN Number | 185383436X |
| Keywords | agriculture, case studies, chemicals, heavy metals, industrial development, legislation, nutrients, organic matter, pesticides, sdiwrm, sewage, soil erosion, storm drainage, suspended solids, urbanization, water pollution, water resources management, water treatment |
| Abstract | This book examines the roots of freshwater pollution - urbanization, industrialization and intensive farming - supported by case studies from the Rhine and the Great Lakes. It explores the impact of major pollutants and discusses methods of prevention. The final section provides a detailed overview of possible solutions, including soil-based treatment systems and constructed wetlands. A separate chapter is devoted to the important issue of groundwater pollution. |
| Notes | Bibliography: p. 155-158 Includes index |
| Custom 1 | 244 |
