Water-Quality Engineering in Natural Systems

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FOCUSING ON CONTAMINANT FATE AND TRANSPORT, DESIGN OFENVIRONMENTAL-CONTROL SYSTEMS, AND REGULATORY CONSTRAINTS This textbook details the fundamental equations that describe thefate and transport of contaminantsin the water environment. Theapplication of these fundamental equations to the design ofenvironmental-control systems and methodologies for assessing theimpact of contaminant discharges into rivers, lakes, wetlands,ground water, and oceans are all covered. Readers learn to assesshow much waste can be safely assimilatedinto a water body bydeveloping a solid understanding of the relationship between thetype of pollutant discharged, the characteristics of the receivingwater, and physical, chemical, and biological impacts. In cases ofsurface runoff from urban and agricultural watersheds, quantitativerelationships between the quality of surface runoff and thecharacteristics of contaminant sources located within thewatersheds are presented. Some of the text's distinguishing features include its emphasis onthe engineering design of systems that control the fate andtransport of contaminants in the water environment, the design ofremediation systems, and regulatory constraints. Particularattention is given to use-attainability analyses and the estimationof total maximum daily loads, both of which are essentialcomponents of water-quality control in natural systems. Readers areprovided with a thorough explanation of the complex set of laws andregulations governing water-quality control in the UnitedStates. Proven as an effective textbook in several offerings of theauthor's class "Water Quality Control in Natural Systems," the flowof the text is carefully structured to facilitate learning.Moreover, a number of practical pedagogical tools areoffered: * Practical examples used throughout the text illustrate theeffects of controlling the quality, quantity, timing, anddistribution of contaminant discharges into the environment * End-of-chapter problems, and an accompanying solutions manual,help readers assess their grasp of each topic as they progressthrough the text * Several appendices with useful reference material are provided,including current U.S. Water Quality Standards * Detailed bibliography guides readers to additional resources toexplore particular topics in greater depth With its emphasis on contaminant fate and transport and design ofenvironmental-control systems, this text is ideal for upper-levelundergraduates and graduate students in environmental and civilengineering programs.Environmental scientists and practicingenvironmental/civil engineers will also find the text relevant anduseful.

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David A. Chin

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Bauingenieur- u. Bauwesen Chemie Chemistry Civil Engineering & Construction Environmental Analysis Umweltanalytik Wasserchemie Wasserwirtschaft Water Chemistry Water Resources

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".a useful addition to the libraries of environmental engineers."(Journal of the American Water Resources Association, April2007) "This extremely well-written and well-organized work can be usedby senior undergraduates as well as graduate students. It alsoprovides information invaluable to practitioners.highlyrecommended." (CHOICE, November 2006)
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