Sanitary and municipal engineering Books

Food waste has evolved into a global crisis, casting a long shadow over nations and the interconnected fabric of our world. The repercussions of this excess reverberate through environmental and socio-economic landscapes, demanding immediate attention...

Water, our planet's life force, faces multiple challenges in the 21st century, including surging global demand, shifting climate patterns, and the urgent need for sustainable management. Guidance, knowledge, and hope is sharply needed in academia and...

In the digital age, the relentless growth of data centers and cloud computing has given rise to a pressing dilemma. The power consumption of these facilities is spiraling out of control, emitting massive amounts of carbon dioxide, and contributing to the...

Effective waste management is more crucial than ever in dealing with environmental challenges. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a framework for addressing these challenges, but their complex interplay with waste management practices...

The issue of overflowing landfills and environmental degradation caused by municipal solid waste is becoming increasingly pressing. Despite the importance of recycling, challenges such as contamination and the need for market demand for recycled...

This publication evaluates water security in Mongolia and provides analyses based from other documents and studies for a multidimensional overview of the country’s water resources system and management.It recommends a path forward based on...

This book describes a practical solution to the lack of basic sanitation facilities in the form of a 'Sanplat': a specially designed concrete platform which can be installed easily in rural latrines to improve sanitation and safety. It has footrests to...

"In many rural areas, groundwater is the only feasible way of providing safe, reliable water supplies. However, developing groundwater is not always straightforward. To meet the targets set out in the Millennium Development Goals, more attention needs to...

This catalogue has been prepared to help houseowners in low-income urban communities choose an appropriate low-cost toilet option. It is designed to be used by toilet builders or other NGO or government fieldworkers who can support houseowners in their...

These guidelines are the result of two years collaborative research undertaken by WEDC with partners in Africa and South Asia. They demonstrate how water supply and sanitation projects in rural and peri-urban areas can be designed to meet user demand...

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. The quantity and quality of waste generated and discharged into natural water bodies is a topic of serious concern. Consequently, there is a need for different strategies to address wastewater...

Water is essential to our planet's life, and protecting our water resources is a prerequisite for building a sustainable future. Since water use is inextricably linked to energy use, however, we face significant challenges. Water plays an essential role...

This book explores the complicated interrelationships between freshwater resources and tourism and recreation. The focus is on Australia, but comparisons with the experience of other countries are also made throughout. Yet Australia has been at the...

Multiscale Hydrologic Remote Sensing: Perspectives and Applications integrates advances in hydrologic science and innovative remote sensing technologies. Raising the visibility of interdisciplinary research on water resources, it offers a suite of tools...

The focus of municipalities has been on the supply of sufficient water quantities to the public with less attention paid to water quality. The deteriorating quality of raw water sources necessitates increased attention to water quality with professional...

Authored by world-class scientists and scholars, The Handbook of Natural Resources, Second Edition, is an excellent reference for understanding the consequences of changing natural resources to the degradation of ecological integrity and the...

This reference book collates traditional and modern applications of remote sensing in aquatic ecosystem monitoring. It covers conventional assessment methods and discusses space-borne, airborne, and drone geospatial data. The five sections cover aquatic...

Decommissioning of Brent Spar chronicles the events leading up to the recent decision to recycle the offshore installation in a Norwegian fjord; the Greenpeace campaign to stop it being dumped at sea; the repercussions of Shell's decision to abort the...

Contents: Process Theory Kinetics and Sludge Quality Control: Activated Sludge Process - Process Theory - Activated Sludge Separation Problems - References Activated Sludge Treatment of Municipal Wastewater U.S.A. Practice: General Approach - Clarifier...

As introduced in Dr. Lee's 10-week class, Applied Mathematics in Hydrogeology is written for professionals and graduate students who have a keen interest in the application of mathematics in hydrogeology.Its first seven chapters cover analytical...

Sustainable management of water resources is quickly increasing in importance on a global scale. An important piece of the puzzle is the characterization of marine water and determining its importance to geochemical budgets. To do this, submarine...

This book aims to provide details about membrane desalination processes, starting from basic concepts leading to real world implementation. Chapters cover novel research topics such as biomimetic and nanocomposite membranes, nanostructured fillers for...

The Privatization of Water: Commodifying a Basic Right provides a comprehensive analysis of the global water crisis, exploring the debates around water privatization and its social, economic, and environmental consequences.It examines the role of...

This book is exclusively designed for distributors who are committed to making a significant contribution to people's true health and wealth through Ionized water. After exhaustive research, it's found that distributors are facing challenges to...

This manual provides the user with both general and technical information to aid in design, procurement, installation, and maintenance of PVC pipe and fittings. This manual presents a discussion of recommended practices. It is not intended to be a...

A review of the nation's new coverages serves as a ready reminder that drinking water safety is more than regional of local concern. In recent times, the print media alone has drawn attention to barium, bacteria, heavy metals, and increasingly organic...

This book provides to the typical hydrologist the information needed on methods for characterization of contaminated subsurface hydrologic sites. It explains how to seal the borehole, map the contaminant distribution in the formation, map the flow zones...

This handbook presents different aspects of flooding in the context of changing climate and across geographical locations. Written by experts from around the world, it examines flooding with regard to environmental, ecological, hydrological, and...

This book presents the potential of using advanced and emerging technologies to effectively treat waste. It uniquely addresses treatment techniques for waste in all three phases, solid, liquid, and gas, with the goals of mitigating negative impacts of...

Agriculture and kitchen waste are a rich source of carbohydrate, minerals, antioxidants, vitamins, and can be utilized to develop value-added products and for energy production, which is the main theme of book. It covers minimization of this waste via...

This book explores the various theoretical, practical, and real-world applications of water systems analysis, as well as the design and planning of water infrastructures.

The world increasingly relies on groundwater resources for drinking water and the provision of food for a growing population. The utilization of aquifer systems also extends beyond freshwater supply to include other resources such as heat extraction and...

This book explores how the landscapes in indigenous territories are rapidly changing due to increased global industrial demand. This deforestation and urbanization has isolated the Indigenous People from practising 'traditional ways of life.'

The focus of this book is not just to highlight the problem of plastics, its definition, and how plastic pollution is impacting human health and environment but also to look at some best practices in both nature based solutions and in the field of law...

Lessons can be learnt from the past; from time to time it is useful for practitioners to look back over the historical developments of their science. Hydrogeology has developed from humble beginnings into the broad church of investigatory procedures...

In the last ten years (2009-2019), flooding caused the death of over 48,000 people, and affected over 697 million people globally. This is expected to increase as a result of climate change, population growth and urbanisation. Floods can cause infections...

Principles, methods, and calculations for evaluating, designing and operating anaerobic systems

"Dutch Waters: Mastering the Flow of Climate Resilience" explores the innovative and comprehensive water management strategies of the Netherlands, a nation renowned for its expertise in living harmoniously with water despite significant geographical...

In a world increasingly burdened by environmental challenges, "The Waste-Free Home: Practical Tips for Reducing Household Waste" serves as a comprehensive guide for individuals and families looking to make a significant impact through sustainable living...

Are you interested in learning more about the effects of fluoride in drinking water on calcium, vitamin D, and hormones in pregnant women and newborns? Look no further than "Fluoride in Drinking Water: Effects on Calcium, Vitamin D, and Hormones in...

"A Performance Study on Concrete With Various Industrial Wastes" by Srinivasan K is a comprehensive research work that explores the utilization of various industrial wastes as partial replacement for traditional construction materials such as cement,...

Eco-friendly Management of Textile Industrial Wastewater Pollution by Puja is a comprehensive guide that provides effective solutions to the problem of textile industrial wastewater pollution. The book explains the different types of pollutants that are...

Water ... nothing alive is going far without it. Earth is approximately 70 percent covered in water, and we are also 70 percent water.Every little molecule and cell is dependent upon this Magic Elixir of Life.We can survive days without food, but...

Water isn't just a resource; it is your family's life source.Taking control of your water supply is a wise choice; now, it's also an easy choice.Whether your goal is saving the planet, cutting down your expenses, or preparing for an emergency, harvesting...

This manual presents the history and general application of elastomers in waterworks pipes, valves, and fittings. It provides guidance on generally available elastomers and products and their application. Questions about specific situations or...

This book covers the full spectrum of water and environment conservation, offering management lessons, identifying the barriers to transformative change, and then presenting agendas and initiatives for sustainable global water and environment management...

This volume includes selected contributions presented during the 2nd edition of the international conference on WaterEnergyNEXUS which was held in Salerno, Italy in November 2018.  This conference was organized by the Sanitary Environmental...