Encyclopedia of Environmental Control Technology: Volume 3: Wastewater Treatment Technology

by Paul Cheremisinoff

Overview

This reference examines the impact of acids, metals, oils, and other water-borne wastes on forests, crops, watersheds, lakes, rivers, and wildlife. It focuses on the key areas of treatment and disposal of wastewater and sludge, and the groundwater effects associated with the migration of wastes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780872012479
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	08/09/1989
Series:	Encyclopedia of Environmental Control Technology Series , #3
Pages:	684
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 9.80(h) x (d)

Editorial Reviews

The authors are overwhelmingly well-known in their respective fields and speak with the voice of experience. These volumes are recommended as a library reference. (Environment International)

From the Publisher

The impact of acids, metals, oils, and other water-borne wastes on forests, crops, watersheds, lakes and rivers, and living creatures from plankton to salmon and trout is examined. Emphasis is on sludge and groundwater effects and migration of wastes. Some of the potential hazards associated with sludges resulting from waste treatment and land disposal are discussed. The fate of pollutants and their movement in soil, leachate and as groundwater contaminants are reviewed. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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