Water Scarcity in the Mediterranean: Perspectives Under Global Change

ISBN-13: 9783642039706 / Angielski / Twarda / 2010 / 234 str.

Sergi Sabater

Opis

Water scarcity affects hydrologic resources, systems connectivity, biodiversity, water quality, and river ecosystem functioning. This volume provides an in-depth view of the water quality and quantity implications of water scarcity. It highlights its possible causes and describes the effects in regions under Mediterranean climate.

Spis treści

Possible Climate Change Scenarios with Specific Reference to Mediterranean Regions.- Effects of Hydrologic Alterations on the Ecological Quality of River Ecosystems.- Metal Ecotoxicology in Fluvial Biofilms: Potential Influence of Water Scarcity.- Consequences of Climate Variability and Human Water Demand on Freshwater Ecosystems: A Mediterranean Perspective from the United States.- Water Quality in Reservoirs Under a Changing Climate.- Technologies for Water Regeneration and Integrated Management of Water Resources.- Reuse of Regenerated Waters Under Water Scarcity.- Decision Support Systems for Integrated Water Resources Management Under Water Scarcity.- Water-Borne Infectious Disease Outbreaks Associated with Water Scarcity and Rainfall Events.- Implications of Water Quality on Irrigation Practices Under Water Scarcity.- Effects of Wastewater Treatment Plants on Stream Nutrient Dynamics Under Water Scarcity Conditions.- Occurrence and Fate of Pharmaceuticals and Illicit Drugs Under Water Scarcity.