Introduction to Water Resources

AvSam L. Laki,Krishnakumar V. Nedunuri

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

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An introductory textbook on water that exposes beginners to all aspects of water: its perpetual existence due to unique properties; how it cycles through the Earth; its availability in three different forms; how humans have utilized it for their survival and development; its quality; and laws and regulations surrounding its use.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2019-02-05
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:277
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
ISBN:9781524949082

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About the AuthorsPreface Chapter 1 The Role of Water in Early CivilizationsIntroductionThe EgyptiansThe MesopotamiansThe GreeksThe RomansThe ChineseThe Indus ValleyThe AmericasThe Other CivilizationsThe Scientific MethodsChapter SummaryReview QuestionsChapter 2 Properties of Water and Fundamentals of the Hydrologic CycleIntroductionThe Hydrogen BondProperties of WaterCase StudyThe Hydrologic CycleChapter SummaryReview QuestionsChapter 3 Evaporation and TranspirationIntroductionEvaporationTranspirationEvapotranspiration (ET)Evapotranspiration and Water SupplyCase Study on EvapotranspirationChapter SummaryReview QuestionsChapter 4 CondensationIntroductionThe Process of CondensationThe Formation of Clouds and FogMeasurement of CondensationCloud SeedingApplications of CondensationThe Importance of CondensationChapter SummaryReview QuestionsChapter 5 PrecipitationIntroductionThe Process of PrecipitationForms of PrecipitationPrecipitation MechanismsMeasuring PrecipitationVariations in PrecipitationPrecipitation Data AnalysisSnowInterception by VegetationThe Usefulness of Precipitation DataAcid RainThe Impact of Global Climate Changes on PrecipitationChapter SummaryReview QuestionsChapter 6 Infiltration and Soil WaterIntroductionSoil in the Earth's Subsurface and Its ZonesInfiltrationSoil WaterThe Importance of InfiltrationChapter SummaryReview QuestionsChapter 7 Surface WaterIntroductionSurface Runoff and the Runoff CycleThe Factors Affecting RunoffMeasurement of RunoffThe FloodplainFloodsCase Study: Catastrophic Flooding from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma of 2017 in Southern USASurface Water BodiesChapter SummaryReview QuestionsChapter 8 GroundwaterIntroductionThe AquiferThe Geology of AquifersThe Hydrology of AquifersCase Study: Hydrogeology of the High Plains AquiferAccessing Groundwater Using WellsUses of GroundwaterGroundwater ContaminationStudy of Local Groundwater Resources in Your AreaChapter SummaryReview QuestionsChapter 9 Water QualityIntroductionBasic Characteristics of Natural WaterThe Distribution of Salts in Water BodiesContaminants in Water, their Toxicities, and Associated Health EffectsNatural Water as the Source for MineralsChapter SummaryReview QuestionsChapter 10 Multiple Applications of WaterIntroductionFish and WildlifeWetlandsNavigationRecreationHydropowerFarm PondsIrrigationFlood ControlChapter SummaryReview QuestionsChapter 11 Water Supply and TreatmentIntroductionMunicipal Water Supply SystemsCase StudyDesalinationFederal Protection of Drinking WaterChapter SummaryReview QuestionsChapter 12 Wastewater TreatmentIntroductionCharacteristics of WastewaterTransportation of Wastewater to the Treatment PlantThe Wastewater Treatment ProcessCombined Sewer Overflow: A Threat to Water QualityProject Clean Lake: A Case Study on LTCP for CSOs in Cleveland, OHHandling of Wastewater SludgeAnaerobic DigestionModern Wastewater TreatmentSeptic Tanks and Leach FieldsWetlandsThe Future of Wastewater TreatmentChapter SummaryReview QuestionsChapter 13 Water LawIntroductionThe Riparian DoctrineThe Prior Appropriation DoctrineFederal Water RightsIndian Water RightsInterstate CompactsGroundwater LawsTransboundary Water ManagementCurrent ApproachesChapter SummaryReview QuestionsChapter 14 Federal LegislationsIntroductionThe Organizational StructureFederal Agencies Involved in Water LegislationsFederal LegislationThe Effects of Environmental Regulations in WaterTypes of Water Resources and Regulations Governing Their UseChapter SummaryReview QuestionsChapter 15 Benefit–Cost AnalysisIntroductionEconomic AnalysisBenefit–Cost AnalysisTime Value of MoneyDiscounting TechniquesProject AnalysisSensitivity Analysis of Public Water ProjectsCost Allocation and Cost SharingCase Study of Using BCA Method in the Selection of Water ProjectsChapter SummaryReview QuestionsChapter 16 Water ConflictsIntroductionThe Reasons for Water ConflictThe Tragedy of the CommonsPotential for Water ConflictsInternational Water ConflictsInternal Water ConflictsResolution of ConflictsChapter SummaryReview QuestionsChapter 17 Economics of WaterIntroductionSupply and DemandThe Value of WaterWater PricesPrivatization of WaterWater MarketsWater BankingWater Use EfficiencyCompeting Water UsesFuture Water Problems and SolutionsChapter SummaryReview QuestionsChapter 18 The Future of Water ResourcesIntroductionClimate ChangePopulation PressureWater ConflictsEconomic ConsiderationsEfficiency of Water UsesWater SecurityWater–Energy–Food (WEF) NexusStatus of Water InfrastructureThe Institutional ConsiderationsChapter SummaryReview QuestionsBibliographyIndex