Research Catalog

Title

Water-quality engineering in natural systems / David A. Chin.

Author

Chin, David A.

Publication

Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley-Interscience, ©2006.

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Description

xv, 610 pages : illustrations, maps; 26 cm

Summary

"This textbook details the fundamental equations that describe the fate and transport of contaminants in the water environment. The application of these fundamental equations to the design of environmental-control systems and methodologies for assessing the impact of contaminant discharges into rivers, lakes, wetlands, ground water, and oceans are all covered. Readers learn to assess how much waste can be safely assimilated into a water body by developing a solid understanding of the relationship between the type of pollutant discharged, the characteristics of the receiving water, and physical, chemical, and biological impacts. In cases of surface runoff from urban and agricultural watersheds, quantitative relationships between the quality of surface runoff and the characteristics of contaminant sources located within the watersheds are presented." "Some of the text's distinguishing features include its emphasis on the engineering design of systems that control the fate and transport of contaminants in the water environment, the design of remediation systems, and regulatory constraints. Particular attention is given to use-attainability analyses and the estimation of total maximum daily loads, both of which are essential components of water-quality control in natural systems. Readers are provided with a thorough explanation of the complex set of laws and regulations governing water-quality control in the United States." "With its emphasis on contaminant fate and transport and design of environmental-control systems, this text is ideal for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students in environmental and civil engineering programs. Environmental scientists and practicing environmental/civil engineers will also find the text relevant and useful."--Jacket.

Subject

• Water quality management
• water quality management

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 569-600) and index.

Contents

Water-quality standards -- Fate and transport in aquatic systems -- Rivers and streams -- Lakes and reservoirs -- Wetlands -- Ground water -- Oceans and estuaries -- Watersheds.

ISBN

• 0471718300
• 9780471718307

LCCN

2005023394

OCLC

• ocm61278534
• 61278534
• SCSB-9451419

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library