Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollution: Watershed Management and Hydrology

ISBN-13: 9781566702225 / Angielski / Twarda / 2000 / 352 str.

William Frederick Ritter; Adel Shirmohammadi

Opis

Written by leading experts, the book includes topics such as: nitrate and phosphorus pollution, pesticide contamination, erosion and sedimen tation, water-table management, and watershed management. The authors discuss the effects of agricultural run-off - one of the most intransi gent problems now faced by environmental engineers and hydrologists. T hey explore each issue with an eye towards the integrated management o f water quality and water resources over a defined area or region. Thi s single-source reference gives you a complete understanding of the wh ats, whys, and hows of nonpoint source pollution - and more importantl y of how to monitor and manage it. Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollut ion: Watershed Management and Pollution provides a broad but detailed overview that helps you to comprehend the intricacies of the problem a nd puts you on the path to finding the answers.

Spis treści

Hydrology
Soil Erosion and Sedimentation
Nitrogen and Water Quality
Phosphorus and Water Quality Impacts
Pesticides and Water Quality Impacts
Nonpoint Source Pollution and Livestock Manure Management
Irrigated Agriculture and Water Quality Impacts
Agricultural Drainage and Water Quality
Water Quality Models
Best Management Practices for Nonpoint Source Pollution Control
Monitoring

O autorze

William F. Ritter