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1	Planet Water: Investing in the World's Most Valuable Resource more books like this by Stephen J Hoffmann add to wishlist Solving the world's water problems is proving to be one of the greatest investment opportunities of our time. Already, world water supplies are inadequate to meet demand, and the problem is going to get much worse in the years ahead. The World Bank estimates that 1.1 billion people lack access to safe drinking water and about 50 percent of the ... see all copies from $23.46! new only from $23.46! \| SVS
2	Turning the Tide: Saving the Chesapeake Bay more books like this by Tom Horton add to wishlist In 1991, Island Press published Turning the Tide, a unique and accessible examination of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. The book took an in-depth look at the Bay's vital signs to gauge the overall health of its entire ecosystem and to assess what had been done and what remained to be done to clean up the Bay. Much has changed since that book came ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	From the Bottom Up: One Man's Crusade to Clean America's Rivers more books like this by Jeff Barrow, Chad Pregracke add to wishlist Chad Pregracke was a high school student when he first glimpsed the trash that littered the bottom of the Mississippi, a shocking sight that launched him on a quest to clean up the river. After four discouraging years seeking government help without success, he decided to take his fund-raising private--and a corporate sponsor decided to take a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.94! \| SVS
4	The Environmental Science of Drinking Water more books like this by Patrick Sullivan, Franklin J Agardy, James J J Clark add to wishlist In today's chemically dependent society, environmental studies demonstrate that drinking water in developed countries contains numerous industrial chemicals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals and chemicals from water treatment processes. This poses a real threat. As a result of the ever-expanding list of chemical and biochemical products industry, ... see all copies from $41.34! new only from $41.34! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Metal Contamination in Aquatic Environments: Science and Lateral Management more books like this by Samuel N Luoma, Philip S Rainbow, Jeanne DiLeo (Illustrator) add to wishlist Metal contamination is one of the most ubiquitous, persistent and complex environmental issues, encompassing legacies of the past (e.g. abandoned mines) as well as impending, but poorly studied, threats (e.g. metallo-nanomaterials). Writing for graduate students, risk assessors and environmental managers, Drs Luoma and Rainbow explain why ... see all copies from $65.00! new only from $72.90!
6	Water Quality: Prevention, Identification, and Management of Diffuse Pollution more books like this by Vladimir Novotny, Harvey Olem add to wishlist Subsurface migration, fertilizer runoff from farms, storm water from streets, and other forms of diffuse pollution are now recognized as having serious environmental consequences. In more than 50 percent of estimated cases in which water quality goals are not achieved, diffuse pollution is cited as the main cause. This guide surveys the myriad ... see all copies from $19.99! first editions
7	Water Resources Atlas of Florida more books like this by Edward A. Fernald (Editor), James R. Anderson, Florida State University add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $34.11! \| first editions
8	Water Technology: An Introduction for Environmental Scientists and Engineers more books like this by N F Gray add to wishlist Water and wastewater engineering is the world's biggest industry with more professionals working in it than in any other single industry sector. This accessible student textbook introduces the reader to the key concepts of water technology by explaining the fundamentals of hydrobiology, aquatic ecosystems, water treatment and supply and wastewater ... see all copies from $31.93! new only from $31.93! \| SVS
9	How to Obtain Water Quality Permits more books like this by A Roger Greenway add to wishlist This book features quicker, easier water permitting. Here's everything needed to apply for, maintain, and meet compliance requirements for water quality permits, in one well-organized, easy-to-use package. Environmental permitting and engineering expert A. Roger Greenway's "How to Obtain Water Quality Permits" gives you from-the-ground-up help ... see all copies from $37.46! new only from $79.99!
10	Economics of Water Resources: The Contributions of Dan Yaron more books like this by Dan Yaron, Professor Ariel Dinar (Editor), David Zilberman (Editor) add to wishlist The primary focus of the book is the interaction between quantity and quality in water resource management at various levels and sectors. The chapters cover field, farm, and regional-level water allocation issues, as well as international aspects of water sharing. The book demonstrates the use of economic approaches such as linear and non-linear ... see all copies from $109.89! new only from $124.26! \| SVS
11	Applied Math for Water Plant Operators more books like this by Joanne Kirkpatrick Price, AWWA (American Water Works Association) (Creator) add to wishlist With many worked examples, this book provides a step-by-step training manual for water treatment calculations. It presents all the fundamental math concepts and skills needed for daily water treatment plant operations. The text covers volume, flow and velocity, milligrams per liter to pounds per day, loading rate, detention and retention times, ... see all copies from $34.28! new only from $54.77!
12 view cover	Management of Intentional and Accidental Water Pollution more books like this by Gyula Dura (Editor), Veska Kambourova (Editor), Fina Simeonova (Editor) add to wishlist The book gives theoretical knowledge and practical approaches on the complex process of water management in case of pollution with chemical and biological hazards. Frameworks addressing scientific and management strategies are included. Critical for successful prevention and control actions of accidental and intentional water pollution is the ... see all copies from $49.97! new only from $50.88! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Dangerous Pollutants (Xenobiotics) in Urban Water Cycle more books like this by Ongjen Bonacci (Editor), Jiri Marsalek (Editor), Ivana Mahrikova (Editor) add to wishlist The topics focused on evaluation of impact of xenobiotics in the whole Urban Water Cycle are an interdisciplinary task which has a rising concern these days. Xenobiotics includes both inorganic elements like heavy metals, metalloids and man-made organic compounds such as pesticides, surfactants, solvents, fragrances, flavors, and pharmaceuticals ... see all copies from $46.88! new only from $47.74! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Water Quality Control Handbook more books like this by E Roberts Alley add to wishlist This heavily, across-the board guide delivers a standard-setting look at water pollution control - it's a perfect reference for all types of water and environmental engineers involved with wastewater, supply, and pollution control. It offers a close-up of water pollution, detailing causes, sources, treatment, and prevention. It covers both ... see all copies from $42.00! new only from $110.03! \| SVS
15 view cover	The Water Manifesto: Arguments for a World Water Contract more books like this by Riccardo Petrella add to wishlist In 20 years time, some three of the eight billion people on earth will, if present trends continue, lack access to sufficient drinkable water. Already, half that number do not and another two billion lack clean water generally. The rest of humanity faces a degradation in fresh water quality due to agricultural and industrial pollution. And there ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.24!
16 view cover	Dam Politics: Restoring America's Rivers more books like this by William R Lowry add to wishlist The politics of building dams and levees and other structures are just part of the policies determining how American rivers are managed or mismanaged. America's well-being depends upon the health of those rivers and important decisions go beyond just dam-building or dam removal. American rivers are suffering from poor water quality, altered flows, ... see all copies from $7.22! new only from $16.59! \| first editions
17 view cover	An Introduction to Water Quality Modelling more books like this by A James (Editor) add to wishlist In past two decades the application of modelling techniques to water quality problems has increased dramatically and many useful techniques have emerged. Unfortunately, teaching of these techniques has not received the same attention and has consequently lagged behind. The hiatus is apparent in the large number of papers and books published for ... see all copies from $6.74! new only from $59.75! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Principles of surface water quality modeling and control more books like this by Robert V Thomann add to wishlist This book teaches the fundamentals and principles which underlie the mathematical modeling techniques used to analyze the quality of surface waters. The text first provides an overview of the different bodies of water in which water quality problems need to be addressed before examining specific problems that occur across all bodies of water. see all copies from $74.99! new only from $122.64! \| SVS
19 view cover	Water-Quality Engineering in Natural Systems more books like this by David A Chin add to wishlist Focusing on contaminant fate and transport, design of environmental-control systems, and regulatory constraints, 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 ... see all copies from $94.67! new only from $102.00! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Measuring Water Quality Benefits more books like this by William H Desvousges, Professor V Kerry Smith add to wishlist see all copies from $38.98! new only from $211.18! \| SVS
21 view cover	The Clean Water Act 20 Years Later more books like this by Robert Adler, Jessica C Landman, Diane M Cameron add to wishlist Enacted over two decades ago, the Clean Water Act was intended to "restore and maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the Nation's waters." Responsibility for implementing the Act has fallen on EPA, several interstate agencies, the fifty states, and thousands of local governments. How can the success of such a wide-ranging ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.95! \| first editions
22 view cover	Stormwater management more books like this by Wanielista, Yousef add to wishlist This study addresses the critical issue of water quality, emphasizing the illustration and application of both hydrological and economical water management techniques. The application of software is described in order to solve more complex problems. see all copies from $72.95! new only from $178.32! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Stormwater Management for Smart Growth more books like this by Allen P Davis, Richard H McCuen add to wishlist The challenges faced by professionals as related to the management of stormwater runoff are rapidly changing. First-generation stormwater management focused on providing flood protection and limiting peakflow, whereas now a greater emphasis is being placed on water quality. Consequently, stormwater management is shifting with more emphasis on ... see all copies from $45.57! new only from $45.57! \| SVS
24 view cover	State of the Rio Grande/Rio Bravo: A Study of Water Resource Issues Along the Texas/Mexico Border more books like this by David J Eaton, John M Andersen, John M Anderson (Photographer) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.84! \| first editions
25	Water and Water Policy in World Food Supplies: Proceedings of the Conference, May 26-30, 1985, Texas A&m University, College Station, Texas more books like this by Wayne R Jordan add to wishlist see all copies from $19.39! new only from $87.64! \| first editions

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