Water Treatment in Developed and Developing Nations: An International Perspective Contributor(s): Monsalvo, Victor M. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1774635747 ISBN-13: 9781774635742 Publisher: Apple Academic Press OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2021 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Environmental - Water Supply - Science |
Dewey: 628.3 |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6" W x 9" (1.13 lbs) 384 pages |
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Publisher Description: UN studies show that high-income, developed nations treat about 70 percent of their wastewater. However, in low-income developing nations, only 8 percent of wastewater undergoes any kind of treatment. Inadequate water treatment has serious consequences for both human health and the environment. The articles in this compendium provide a representative cross sample of both developing and developed nations' water treatment facilities. Included are the following topics:
The editor, a respected international expert in the field, has selected investigations that offer essential information for ongoing research at the graduate and professional levels, as well as for environmental engineers and others responsible for choosing the most efficient water treatment technologies. |