Water Quality Concepts, Sampling, and Analyses

ISBN-13: 9781420092660 / Angielski / Twarda / 2010 / 344 str.

Yuncong Li; Kati Migliaccio

Opis

A solid introduction and overview of water quality sampling and analysis, this book covers water quality issues, water quality regulatory development, monitoring and sampling techniques, best management practices, and laboratory methods related to the water quality of surface and ground waters. It also discusses cover basic concepts of water chemistry and hydrology related to water sampling and analysis; instrumentation; water quality data analysis; and evaluation and reporting results. It includes a CD Rom with video footage of proper collection procedures, hands-on field and lab activities, and field tours.

Spis treści

Introduction. Water Quality Regulations and Policy Evolution. Water Quality Criteria. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Water Quality Sampling. Developing Quality Assurance Plan. Surface Water Sampling. Groundwater Sampling. Soil and Pore Water Sampling. Coastal Water Sampling. Sample Handling. Field Measurements. Selecting Laboratories and Analytical Methods. Water Quality Data Analysis, Evaluation, and Reporting. Examples of Water Quality Monitoring Programs. Conclusion.

O autorze

Yuncong Li, Kati Migliaccio