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Books in Groundwater pollution and remediation

  • Conventional and Advanced Technologies for the Reuse of Treated Wastewater

    Enhancing Water Sustainability through Action-Oriented Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • Satinder Kaur Brar + 3 more
    • English
    Conventional and Advanced Technologies for the Reuse of Treated Wastewater: Enhancing Water Sustainability through Action-Oriented Technologies explores the pressing issue of purifying wastewater for safe reuse, addressing the environmental and health risks posed by improper disposal, especially in agriculture. This comprehensive guide explores the latest tools and technologies in wastewater treatment, including biological, chemical, and membrane filtration methods. It also covers the composition of domestic and industrial wastewater, regulatory frameworks, and monitoring systems essential for maintaining water quality standards. Edited by experts in the field, this book offers innovative solutions and sustainable practices, and equips students, researchers, and practitioners with the necessary knowledge to implement effective wastewater reuse strategies globally, fostering a more sustainable and resilient future.

  • Digitalization of Biological Wastewater Treatment Plants

    Towards Industry 5.0
    • 1st Edition
    • Abdul Gaffar Sheik + 2 more
    • English
    Digitalization of Biological Wastewater Treatment Plants: Towards Industry 5.0 is an indispensable resource for students and researchers dedicated to sustainable environmental practices and the future of wastewater management. The book delves into the transformative potential of Industry 5.0 for biological wastewater treatment plants, building on the advancements of Industry 4.0. The chapters cover a wide range of cutting-edge topics, including the integration of smart machines with human expertise, the application of machine learning and deep learning for sustainable development, and the use of explainable AI and reinforcement learning. The editors explore the incorporation of the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital twins, the challenges and opportunities of blockchain technologies, and the ethical considerations of adopting these innovations. The inclusion of methods and case studies highlight real-world applications, offering valuable insights into the digital transformation of wastewater treatment systems, particularly in developing countries. This comprehensive guide is essential for enhancing operational efficiency, boosting productivity, and achieving sustainability goals in the wastewater management sector.

  • Bioremediation as a Greener Solution for Marine Plastic Pollutants

    • 1st Edition
    • Alok Prasad Das + 1 more
    • English
    Bioremediation as a Greener Solution for Marine Plastic Pollutants provides a comprehensive understanding of marine microplastic pollution while also exploring bioremediation as a sustainable solution. The book covers essential knowledge about marine microplastics, examines various bioremediation techniques, and highlights successful case studies. Authored by various experts from around the world, this book discusses the benefits, challenges, and future prospects of integrating bioremediation into sustainable practices. It emphasizes the collaborative efforts required for widespread adoption, including policy development, public awareness, and continuous research.Designed to be accessible to researchers and students interested in addressing the increasing threat of marine microplastic pollution, this guide is a valuable resource for those committed to environmental sustainability.

  • Hydrological Insights

    Synergizing Groundwater Models, Remote Sensing, and AI for Water Sustainability
    • 1st Edition
    • Hossein Hashemi + 2 more
    • English
    Hydrological Insights: Synergizing Groundwater Models, Remote Sensing, and AI for Water Sustainability offers an in-depth exploration of hydrological modeling and its cutting-edge advancements, presented across six comprehensive sections. Part I establishes the foundational principles and methodologies of hydrological modeling, while Part II delves into sophisticated techniques and tools that enhance the accuracy and efficiency of hydrological studies. Part III highlights the powerful integration of remote sensing and artificial intelligence, showcasing how these technologies revolutionize modern hydrological practices.Part IV focuses on environmental impact assessment and management strategies, outlining effective methods for sustainable water resource management. Part V covers the latest advancements in remote sensing and machine learning, emphasizing their pivotal role in contemporary hydrology. Finally, Part VI presents real-world case studies and future directions, offering practical insights and forward-looking perspectives. With meticulously crafted chapters that combine theoretical foundations with practical applications, this book is an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals seeking to advance their understanding of hydrology through the integration of remote sensing and AI.

  • Water Remediation Methods and Wastewater Treatment

    • 1st Edition
    • Olusola Olaitan Ayeleru + 3 more
    • English
    Water Remediation Methods and Wastewater Treatment is an essential guide focusing on water reuse, wastewater, and wastewater applications for resource recovery and sustainability. The book's editors, all experts in the field, cover various physical, chemical, and biological methods which are being utilized to provide a complete remediation to an extent where wastewater could be discharged safely into inland waterbodies or could be possibly reused for agriculture or other purposes. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the current strategies and tools that are used to address water pollution and the efficient treatment of contaminated water sources.Using real-life applications and case studies, this comprehensive reference book is a necessary tool for students and researchers learning about waste remediation and wastewater treatment.

  • Decontamination of Subsurface Water Resources System using Contemporary Technologies

    • 1st Edition
    • Deepak Kumar + 3 more
    • English
    Decontamination of Subsurface Water Resources System using Contemporary Technologies provides a comprehensive approach to addressing the decontamination of subsurface water resources. It covers field experimentations, modelling strategies, remote-sensing methods, and the application of artificial intelligence.This broad coverage ensures that readers gain a well-rounded understanding of the topic. Purchasing this book offers a unique opportunity to access up-to-date, comprehensive, and scientifically grounded insights into subsurface water decontamination. This book will inform the student, researcher, policymaker, or industry practitioner and contribute to positive change in the field of water resource management.

  • Fundamentals of Water Pollution

    Quantifying Pollutant Formation, Transport, Transformation, Fate and Risks
    • 1st Edition
    • Daniel A. Vallero
    • English
    Water Pollution Calculations: Quantifying Pollutant Formation, Transport, Transformation, Fate and Risks provides a comprehensive collection of relevant, real-world water pollution calculations. The book's author explains, in detail, how to measure and assess risks to human populations and ecosystems exposed to water pollutants. The text covers water pollution from a multivariate, systems approach, bringing in hydrogeological, climatological, meteorological processes, health and ecological impacts, and water and wastewater treatment and prevention.After first reviewing the physics, chemistry, and biology of water pollution, the author explores both groundwater and surface waters. This is followed by an in-depth look at water quality indicators, measurements, models, and water engineering. Groundwater remediation, risk assessment, and green engineering round out the text with forward-thinking ideas towards sustainability. This invaluable reference offers a practical tool for those needing a precise and applicable understanding of different types of water pollution calculations.

  • Advances in Aerogel Composites for Environmental Remediation

    • 1st Edition
    • Aftab Aslam Parwaz Khan + 3 more
    • English
    Advances in Aerogel Composites for Environmental Remediation presents both contextual information aboutaerogels and details about their application in environmental remediation. A wide variety of aerogels are discussed, rangingfrom common to advanced and from natural to synthetic. By exploring ongoing research and developments in the environmentalremedia... technologies using aerogel and its composites, this book addresses common day-to-day environmental problemsand presents solutions to the use of aerogel materials. The chapters discuss fabrication of various aerogel composites, alongwith their design and applications toward different environmental remediation technologies. Additionally, the properties andadvantages of aerogels are compared and contrasted to those of traditional materials. Given the consistent increase in environmental pollution, there is an urgent need to explore new materials for advances in remediationtechnolog... Advances in Aerogel Composites for Environmental Remediation brings researchers and practitionersin the fields of environmental remediation, environmental science, and engineering to the forefront of remediation technologieswith a thorough breakdown of the benefits of and techniques relevant to aerogel composites.

  • Inorganic Pollutants in Water

    • 1st Edition
    • Pooja Devi + 2 more
    • English
    Inorganic Pollutants in Water provides a clear understanding of inorganic pollutants and the challenges they cause in aquatic environments. The book explores the point of source, how they enter water, the effects they have, and their eventual detection and removal. Through a series of case studies, the authors explore the success of the detection and removal techniques they have developed. Users will find this to be a single platform of information on inorganic pollutants that is ideal for researchers, engineers and technologists working in the fields of environmental science, environmental engineering and chemical engineering/ sustainability. Through this text, the authors introduce new researchers to the problem of inorganic contaminants in water, while also presenting the current state-of-the-art in terms of research and technologies to tackle this problem.

  • Handbook of Electronic Waste Management

    International Best Practices and Case Studies
    • 1st Edition
    • Meththika Vithanage + 2 more
    • English
    Handbook of Electronic Waste Management: International Best Practices and Case Studies begin with a brief summary of the environmental challenges associated with the approaches used in international e-waste handling. The book's authors offer a detailed presentation of e-waste handling methods that also includes examples to further demonstrate how they work in the real world. This is followed by data that reveals the geographies of e-waste flows at global, national and subnational levels. Users will find this resource to be a detailed presentation of e-waste estimation methods that also addresses both the handling of e-waste and their hazardous effect on the surrounding environment.