Diffuse Pollution

ISBN-13: 9781900222532 / Angielski / Twarda / 2005 / 337 str.

N. Campbell;Brian D' Arcy;A. Frost

Opis

Diffuse (non-point source) pollution is increasingly being recognised as a major source of water quality problems in both surface and ground water. Indeed, as pollution resulting from point sources is reduced by the efforts of regulators, diffuse sources frequently remain as the dominant source of pollution. significance of diffuse pollution of both urban and rural origin. Best management practices to tackle the problems are examined as are the ways in which the adoption of such practices may be brought about. Use is made of case studies from several countries to examine the strengths and weaknesses of various approaches. areas and housing which may be contaminated by hydrocarbons, heavy metals, organic chemicals and other undesirable substances. and forestry such as plant nutrients, pesticides, microbes and soil itself. pollution control both in an urban and a rural environment, to regulators, to researchers new to the field, and to academics and students. An extensive reference section aids the reader in exploring the subject further.