Sanitary and municipal engineering Books

The book discusses the process of drafting a Drinking Water Services Act for states under federal governance, presents how various provisions of the Act are identified and builds the rationale behind those provisions. It looks into the Act drafted for...

As industry develops globally, environmental pollution grows to be an increasingly serious problem with each passing year. While there are many things that individuals on every level of power can do to mitigate the harm done to the environment,...

Agricultural waste refers to the waste produced by various agricultural activities. It can include both organic waste, like unwanted produce, manure, etc; and inorganic waste like excess pesticides, agrochemicals, silage, waste from machineries like oil,...

Water pollution is a growing concern for today's generation. It refers to the contamination of water bodies like rivers, oceans, lakes, etc. Water gets polluted when chemicals, plastic, paint and other harmful products are released in it. Due to the...

The rise in population and industrialization has also resulted in increased amounts of wastage. Some of these also result in environmental and health hazards. Waste resources are the byproducts of different processes such as industrial waste, farmland...

The aim of this book is to present researches that have transformed the discipline of materials recycling and aided its advancement. It unravels the recent studies in this field and provides in-depth knowledge about the various techniques and concepts...

Water is essential for all life forms. Although it is available in abundance, portable water forms a small percentage of all the water resources available. Water management refers to the practice of managing, developing, distributing and planning optimum...

This book unfolds the innovative aspects of water conservation which will be crucial for the progress of this field in the future. Water conservation refers to the study and practice of optimum utilization of water. Although, the population is rapidly...

As their infrastructures age, utilities are increasingly challenged to maintain levels of service while keeping water affordable to all. Water main condition assessment helps utilities meet this challenge by identifying more precisely where money is best...

In this essential new volume, Volume 13: Membrane and Desalination Technologies, a panel of expert researchers provide a wealth of information on membrane and desalination technologies. An advanced chemical and environmental engineering textbook as well...

Sustainable Water Resource Development and Management is a comprehensive volume on this important topic. It broadly covers the sources, availability, demand, and supply of water and its uses in irrigation and crop production in agriculture. It then...

Walter’s day was off to a bad start ...Walter Stillwell, superintendent of the Port Talbot Water Resource Recovery Facility, was a methodical man. Each weekday he got up at 6:30 a.m., recorded  his blood pressure and heart rate, and prepared...

Natural water resources are the main source of the water on our planet. As we are facing a water crisis, it is important to utilize the current water resources judiciously and planning for the future as well. Natural water is rapidly depleting, and thus,...

Water is a basic requirement for sustaining life on earth. It is required for different important processes like drinking, cooking, cleaning, washing, etc. Therefore, the depleting condition of water is a major concern in present times. It is extremely...

The universal goal at utilities is to have every employee, every day, return home to his or her family uninjured. We believe that the first step to not being injured is knowing that you can be injured. Let's Talk Safety is designed to help you build...

The hazards related to water are called water hazards; they are a subset of natural hazards. The planning and management of water resources for the judicious utilization of water is known as water resource management. This book is a valuable compilation...

This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to sustainable water resources. Water crisis is a major concern of today's world. Therefore, the need for sustainable water resources is an essential one...

Environmental engineering studies the causes and impacts of environmental factors which negatively affect living organisms. It also delves deep into the activities leading to the deterioration of the present quality of the environment. This book is a...

Drinking water is necessary for all forms of life. It also plays a crucial role in food preservation. Drinking water engineering aims at devising new techniques to ensure the quality of water and making it safe for consumption by living organisms. The...

Waste management refers to the processes, methods and tools that are used in the handling and management of waste. This book on waste management deals with the challenges of waste accumulation and its increasing adverse impact on environmental health...

The world population is expected to increase exponentially within the next decade, which means that the food demand will increase and so will waste production. There is a need for effective food waste management as wasted food leads to overutilization of...

Population growth and industrial development have increased the amount of wastewater generated by urban areas, and one of the major problems facing industrialized nations is the contamination of the environment by hazardous chemicals. Therefore, to meet...

A heavy backlog of gaseous, liquid, and solid pollution has resulted from a lack of development in pollution control. Because of this, a need for a collection of original research in water and wastewater treatment, industrial waste management, and soil...

The rapid progression of technology has significantly impacted population growth, urbanization, and industrialization in modern society. These developments, while positive on the surface, have created critical environmental problems in recent years...

The remediation of environmental pollutants has become a relevant topic within the field of waste management. Advances in biological approaches are a potential tool for contamination and pollution control. The Handbook of Research on Microbial Tools for...

A prime concern in contemporary environmental science is the proper management of water supply and usage. It is critical to develop effective processes to manage these resources and decrease negative impacts on the ecosystem. Hydrology and Water Resource...

The management of water resources is extremely important for survival. Depending on the climate, certain regions require different strategies to maintain sustainable hydrological systems. Hydrology and Best Practices for Managing Water Resources in Arid...

The rapid progression of technology has significantly impacted population growth, urbanization, and industrialization in modern society. These developments, while positive on the surface, have created critical environmental problems in recent years. The...

While nanotechnology has been a booming research field for years, the study of how it can be used alongside water engineering has not been deeply explored. By examining the ways in which nanomaterials can aid hydraulics, these tools can be used for water...

The growing presence of biomass and waste has caused significant changes to the environment. With the ubiquity of these materials, there is an increasing need for proper disposal and reuse of these resources. Applied Environmental Materials Science for...

Changes in the planet's climate in recent years have led to significant impacts on natural resources and ecosystems. New strategies must be adopted in order to support the protection and continued development of numerous natural resources. Reconsidering...

The production of wastewater from various human and industrial activities has a harsh impact on the environment. Without adequate treatment, the disposal of this wastewater poses a threat to the quality of water globally. Technologies for the Treatment...

Mineral scale deposits, corrosion, suspended matter, and microbiological growth are factors that must be controlled in industrial water systems. Research on understanding the mechanisms of these problems has attracted considerable attention in the past...

In the Asia and Pacific region, accessing clean water and sanitation is a constant challenge for residents of informal settlements. Informal service providers, or intermediaries, have emerged in response to this significant essential service gap.This...

Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2016 in the subject Geography / Earth Science - Geology, Mineralogy, Soil Science, grade: 1.0, Technical University of Darmstadt (Fachbereich Geologie und Materialwissenschaften), course: Report über...

This book deals with natural treatment systems and the challenges the water industry faces in dealing with sustainability and the realisation of reaching Net Zero by 2030.Surface waters are all under threat, with freshwater ecosystems now facing...

This book is delivering the information that is useful for those people who have the expectation to know or learn about how water is available to them and what processes are involved in making the water ready for consumption. This book is presented with...

Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology attempts to provide concise, critical reviews of timely advances, philosophy and significant areas of accomplished or needed endeavor in the total field of xenobiotics, in...

This monograph is a practical guide to groundwater flow theory intended to serve students and practitioners by bridging the gap between basic hydrogeology and groundwater modeling. It synthesizes the mathematics of groundwater flow and provides...

Dangerous goods, hazardous materials or hazardous goods, are substances or materials that can pose significant risks to health, safety, property, or the environment when not properly handled, transported, stored, or disposed of. These materials can be in...

This guidance note assesses how the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted the water sector in Asia and the Pacific and what can be done to drive its recovery and rejuvenation.The guidance note focuses on how service providers in the...

This publication explains how market-based instruments can be utilized to improve air quality, water, and waste management in Asia.Asia has experienced massive economic growth, characterized by rapid urbanization and industrialization, changing...

This publication provides guidance on how natural river management (NRM) approaches can be applied in water sector investments to promote sustainable development, protect biodiversity, and conserve natural resources.The NRM approach is designed to...

The first Water Decade aimed to serve everyone with safe drinking water by 1990. More than three decades later, the task is far from finished; it is now abundantly clear that it will take more time - in some countries much more time - than the 15 years...

The waste produced by industrial activities during the manufacturing processes in factories, mills and mines is termed as industrial waste. The most common types of industrial waste include masonry and concrete, dirt and gravel, oil solvents and scrap...

Waste management refers to the actions and activities through which waste is managed from its origin to its final disposal. It involves the collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of waste. Different kinds of wastes such as solid, liquid or...

Water treatment is the process of improving water quality by removing contaminants and other undesired components, so that it becomes suitable for specific end-use. There are two types of water treatment, namely, drinking water treatment and industrial...

Wastewater management is a procedure that is used to remove contaminants from sewage or waste water and convert it into an effluent that can later be reused. The main objective of waste water treatment is disposing or reusing water. The treatment of...