Potable Water Emerging Global Problems and Solutions [Paperback]

This volume presents a unique and comprehensive glimpse of current and emerging issues of concern related to potable water. The themes discussed include: (1) historical perspective of the evolution of drinking water science and technology and drinking water standards and regulations; (2) emerging contaminants, water distribution problems and energy demand for water treatment and transportation; and (3) using alternative water sources and methods of water treatment and distribution that could resolve current and emerging global potable problems. This volume will serve as a valuable resource for researchers and environmental engineering students interested in global potable water sustainability and a guide to experts affiliated with international agencies working toward providing safe water to global communities.

1.????? POTABLE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS: A HISTORICAL AND WORLD OVERVIEW

??????????? Carolyn J. Kroehler, Freelance Science Writer, Blacksburg, VA, USA

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2.????? GLOBAL POTABLE WATER: CURRENT STATUS, CRITICAL PROBLEMS AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES

??????????? Caitlin A. Grady, Ecological Sciences and Engineering Program; Shih-Chi Weng and Ernest R. ??????? Blatchley III, School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA

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3.????? COPING WITH EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN POTABLE WATER SOURCES

??????????? Heather E. Gall and Odette Mina, Department of Agricultural and Biological

??????????? Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA

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