Cities of the Future
This book is developed from and includes the presentations of leading international experts and scholars in the 12-14 July, 2006 Wingspread Workshop.
With urban waters as a focal point,...
Workshop on Partitioning Biological Effects from Multiple Causes of Aquatic Life Impairment
The ability to identify the factor or factors causing aquatic life impairment of water bodies is of use to wastewater and drinking water utilities and industries as they participate in the Total...
Online Methods for Evaluating the Safety of Reclaimed Water
The Santa Ana River (SAR) is the primary source of groundwater recharge for the Orange County Groundwater Basin. Approximately 85% of the baseflow in the SAR comes from wastewater treatment...
Environmental History of Water
The World Water Development Report 2003 pointed out the extensive problem that: 'Sadly, the tragedy of the water crisis is not simply a result of lack of water but is, essentially, one of poor...
Water Quality Indicators: Nutrient Impacts on Chlorophyll or Algae Species Composition
The researchers have developed a methodological framework that aims to provide a predictive approach to water quality criteria selection.
The basic constituents of the proposed methodology...
Chemical Exposure and Effects in Freshwater Aquatic Species
To protect aquatic ecosystems from stresses induced by toxic chemicals, risk models must be developed, calibrated and verified for feral populations. Although risk models require good estimates of...
Human Pharmaceuticals, Hormones and Fragrances
The observed concentrations of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in raw wastewater confirm that municipal wastewater represents the main disposal pathway for the PPCPs consumed in...
Urban Water Resources Toolbox
Holistic but applicable approaches are urgently needed to help plan long-term, cost-effective and sustainable urban water management systems. Groundwater is a central element in the urban water...
Integrated Evaluation for Sustainable River Basin Governance
This Report synthesizes the main results obtained throughout the ADVISOR research project ("Integrated Evaluation for Sustainable River Basin Governance") funded by the European Commission, under...
Computational Methods in the Management of Hydro-Environmental Systems
This book provides concise, up-to-date and easy-to-follow information on an increasingly important area of hydro-environmental analysis and management. It covers important aspects of both surface...