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Author Boulware, E. W. Bob.

Title Alternative water sources and wastewater management / E.W. Bob Boulware
Published New York ; London : McGraw-Hill, ©2013

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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.
Sewage -- Purification.
Water reuse.
Sewage -- Environmental aspects.
Water Supply
Sewage -- Environmental aspects
Sewage -- Purification
Water reuse
Water-supply
Genre/Form Internet resources
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781283609845
1283609843