| Description |
xii, 852 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Global Freshwater Resources and Their Use -- Ch. 2. Groundwater System -- Ch. 3. Groundwater Recharge -- Ch. 4. Climate Change -- Ch. 5. Groundwater Quality -- Ch. 6. Groundwater Treatment -- Ch. 7. Groundwater Development -- Ch. 8. Groundwater Management -- Ch. 9. Groundwater Restoration -- Appendix A. Values of W(u) for Fully Penetrating Wells in a Confined, Isotropic Aquifer -- Appendix B1. Unit Conversion Table for Length, Area, and Volume -- Appendix B2. Unit Conversion Table for Flow Rate -- Appendix B3. Unit Conversion Table for Hydraulic Conductivity and Transmissivity |
| Summary |
"Groundwater Sustainability is a reliable, one-stop guide containing all the information you'll need to succeed in your groundwater management and development projects. It covers virtually every aspect of the subject, from how to characterize groundwater and evaluate its resources to determining the interactions between surface water and groundwater." "Packed with hundreds of illustrations, this expansive guide reviews both established and innovative aquifer restoration techniques and technologies, including the control and remediation of contaminant sources and groundwater contaminant plumes. You'll also find valuable information regarding resource augmentation, the engineering necessary for resource development, and building comprehensive databases for efficient, cost-effective assessment."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Groundwater -- Management.
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Water conservation.
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Water quality.
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Aquifer storage recovery.
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| LC no. |
2008025923 |
| ISBN |
0071492739 (alk. paper) |
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9780071492737 (alk. paper) |
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