Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 365 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) |
Contents |
Water from springs -- Air conditioning condensate recovery -- Harvesting water from dew -- Water gathered from clouds -- Glacier water reclaim -- Harvesting the rain -- Solar water distillation -- Graywater systems -- Managing water quality -- Artificial groundwater recharge -- Aquatic plants as a waste management system -- Biological filter and constructed wetland system -- Blackwater recycling -- Septic system design -- Latrines and privies -- Composting toilets -- Net zero water -- Appendix 1: Pipe loss data for polyvinyl pipe and fittings -- Appendix 2: Metric conversion factors -- Appendix 3: Equivalents of pressure and head |
Summary |
"The definitive guide to alternative water sources and wastewater solutions. This timely volume discusses alternative water sources and waste disposal methods that are appropriate when traditional means and methods do not exist or are inadequate. Alternative Water Sources and Wastewater Management presents a variety of innovative concepts that are being researched, developed, and implemented worldwide. Featuring detailed illustrations, an eight-page color insert, current examples, statistics, and calculations, this book provides the vital information needed to address the rapidly increasing global demand for clean water." |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Water-supply.
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Sewage -- Purification.
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Water reuse.
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Sewage -- Environmental aspects.
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Water Supply
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Sewage -- Environmental aspects
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Sewage -- Purification
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Water reuse
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Water-supply
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Genre/Form |
Internet resources
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
9781283609845 |
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1283609843 |
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