Assessment and Control of Nonpoint Source Pollution of Aquatic Ecosystems: A Practical Approach [Hardcover]

J.A. Thornton (Editor), W. Rast (Editor), Marjorie M. Holland (Editor), G. Jolankai (Editor), Sven-Olof Ryding (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1850703841 | ISBN-13: 978-1850703846 | Publication Date: August 15, 1999 | Edition: 1

This is a practical, extensively documented guidebook on the assessment and control of nonpoint source pollution from agricultural, urban, construction, and forested areas, and on the health of aquatic ecosystems and human use of water resources. It covers atmospheric deposition as a mode of transport for nonpoint and point source pollutants that include eroded sediments, nutrients, heavy metals, organic and inorganic chemicals, chlorides, and microorganisms. The book presents examples and references that highlight past and present successes and failures and give guidance for decision-makers and technical staff in designing site-specific solutions to local nonpoint source pollution problems. Includes bibliographic references and index.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The book gives a well-ordered overview of the following sources: the hydrological factors governing the spread of the pollutants, the prominent role of human activities in generating them, measurement techniques, pollution control and management, with due attention given to the multidisciplinary needs of all those aspects. The book is thus a must for both scientists and public services involved in nonpoint pollution problems.
-- Inderscience Enterprises, 2000

Product Details

• Hardcover: 478 pages
• Publisher: Informa Healthcare; 1 edition (August 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1850703841
• ISBN-13: 978-1850703846
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,158,699 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)