Description |
1 online resource (445 pages) |
Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Authors; SECTION I: Overview; Chapter 1: Glossary of Terms; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Glossary; Reference; Chapter 2: Historical Perspective; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 The Earth and Moon; 2.3 The Hydrologic Cycle; 2.3.1 Rivers and Streams; 2.3.2 Estuaries, Bays, and Harbors; 2.3.3 Lakes; 2.3.4 Oceans; 2.3.4.1 Tidal Energy; 2.3.4.2 Thermal Energy; 2.3.4.3 Wave Energy; 2.4 The First Humans; 2.5 The Development of Agriculture; 2.6 Colonization of the New World; 2.7 The Industrial Revolution and Beyond |
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2.8 The Environmental Movement and the Environmental Protection Agency2.9 Applications; References; Chapter 3: Water Properties; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Unique Properties of Water; 3.3 Phases and the Triple Point of Water; 3.4 Vapor Pressure of Water; 3.5 Water Steam Tables; 3.6 Other Properties of Water; 3.7 Applications; References; Chapter 4: Water Chemistry; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Chemical Properties of Water; 4.3 Chemical Composition of Natural Waters; 4.3.1 Dissolved Minerals; 4.3.2 Dissolved Gases; 4.3.3 Heavy Metals; 4.3.4 Organic Constituents; 4.3.5 Nutrients; 4.4 Chemical Reactions |
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4.5 Water pH4.6 Applications; References; Chapter 5: Environmental Regulatory Framework; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 The Regulatory System; 5.3 Laws and Regulations: The Differences; 5.4 The Role of the States; 5.5 The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); 5.6 Major Toxic Chemical Laws Administered by the U.S. EPA; 5.6.1 The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986; 5.6.2 The Clean Air Act (CAA); 5.6.2.1 Provisions for Attainment and Maintenance of National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS); 5.6.2.2 Provisions Relating to Mobile Sources; 5.6.2.3 Air Toxics |
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5.6.2.4 Acid Deposition Control5.6.2.5 Operating Permits; 5.6.2.6 Stratospheric Ozone Protection; 5.6.2.7 Provisions Relating to Enforcement; 5.6.3 The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA); 5.6.4 USEPA's Risk Management Program (RMP); 5.6.5 The Pollution Prevention Act (PPA) of 1990; 5.7 Legislative Tools for Controlling Water Pollution; 5.8 Applications; References; Chapter 6: The Clean Water Act; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Early History of Water Pollution Control; 6.3 The Clean Water Act; 6.4 Water Quality Standards; 6.5 Water Quality Criteria; 6.6 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) |
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6.7 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)6.8 Grants; 6.9 Applications; References; Chapter 7: The Safe Drinking Water Act; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Regulated Public Water Systems; 7.3 Details of the Safe Drinking Water Act; 7.4 Drinking Water Standards; 7.5 Primary and Secondary Drinking Water Regulations; 7.6 Unregulated Contaminants; 7.7 Applications; References; Chapter 8: Water Monitoring and Analysis; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Selecting a Sampling Method; 8.3 Standard Practices for Sampling of Water; 8.4 Sampling Options for Water; 8.4.1 Grab Sampling; 8.4.2 Composite Sampling |
Notes |
8.4.3 Continuous Sampling |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Water quality management.
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Drinking water -- Safety measures
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water quality management.
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Drinking water -- Safety measures
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Water quality management
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Dupont, R. Ryan
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ISBN |
9780429592140 |
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0429592140 |
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9780429590207 |
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0429590202 |
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9780429588266 |
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0429588267 |
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9780429061271 |
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0429061277 |
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