
Wetlands for Water Pollution Control
- 3rd Edition - November 8, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Author: Miklas Scholz
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 8 3 8 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 9 7 2 - 7
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Request a sales quoteWetlands for Water Pollution Control, Third Edition, formerly known as Wetland Systems to Control Urban Runoff, covers broad water and environmental engineering aspects relevant for the drainage and treatment of stormwater and wastewater, providing a descriptive overview of complex ‘black box’ treatment systems and general design issues involved. Fundamental science and engineering principles are explained to address the student and professional market. Standard and novel design recommendations for predominantly constructed wetlands and related sustainable drainage systems are also provided to account for interests of professional engineers and environmental scientists.
Users will find the latest research in wastewater treatment and runoff control presented in a manner that is ideal for academics, senior consultants, final year and postgraduate students, and graduate engineers, respectively.
- Includes twelve new chapters with a broad overview of water and environmental engineering aspects relevant for the drainage and treatment of stormwater and wastewater
- Contains case study topics covering wetlands, including natural wetlands and constructed treatment wetlands, sustainable water management, including sustainable drainage systems, and specific applications such as wetlands treating hydrocarbon, greywater, and piggery dye wastewater
- Captures the latest findings in wastewater treatment, with chapters focusing on practical applications and field studies
Advanced undergraduate or graduate students (second to fourth year undergraduate students and postgraduates including MEng, MSc, and PhD.) researchers and academics in water engineering, environmental engineering, and environmental science fields, agriculture, and ecological fields. Practitioners from non-governmental organizations and local authorities
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- About the author
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Common acronyms and abbreviations
- Section A: Water and wastewater treatment
- Section A Introduction
- Chapter 1 Water quality standards
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction and historical aspects
- 1.2 Water quality standards and treatment objectives
- 1.3 Biochemical oxygen demand
- 1.4 Chemical oxygen demand
- 1.5 Other variables used for the characterization of wastewater
- References
- Chapter 2 Water treatment
- Abstract
- 2.1 Sources of water
- 2.2 Standard water treatment
- 2.3 Basic water chemistry
- Chapter 3 Sewage treatment
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Design flow rates
- 3.3 Treatment principles
- 3.4 Engineering classification of sewage treatment stages
- Chapter 4 Stream pollution and effluent standards
- Abstract
- 4.1 Organic stream pollution
- 4.2 Prediction of organic stream pollution
- 4.3 Effluent discharge standard principles
- Chapter 5 Preliminary treatment
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Design of screening units
- 5.3 Design details for screening units
- 5.4 Comminutors
- 5.5 Grit removal
- Chapter 6 Primary treatment
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Loading rate methods
- 6.3 Tank design
- 6.4 Design parameters
- 6.5 Economics of construction
- 6.6 Design details
- 6.7 Hydraulic losses
- 6.8 General design details
- 6.9 Details of various types of sedimentation tanks
- 6.10 Sedimentation aids
- Chapter 7 Coagulation and flocculation
- Abstract
- 7.1 Theory of settling
- 7.2 Classification of settling behavior
- 7.3 Ideal settling
- 7.4 Introduction to coagulation and flocculation
- 7.5 Colloidal suspensions
- 7.6 Coagulation processes
- 7.7 Coagulation chemicals
- 7.8 Operation of the coagulation and flocculation process
- 7.9 Rapid mixing
- 7.10 Flocculation
- Chapter 8 Sludge blanket clarifiers
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction to sludge blanket clarification systems
- 8.2 Types of sludge blanket clarifier
- 8.3 Plate settling in sludge blanket clarifiers
- Chapter 9 Flotation systems
- Abstract
- 9.1 Flotation using blown air
- 9.2 Flotation using dissolved air
- 9.3 Flotation units
- Chapter 10 Slow filtration
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Slow sand filtration
- 10.3 Algal actions
- 10.4 Advantages and disadvantages
- References
- Chapter 11 Rapid filtration
- Abstract
- 11.1 Elements of a rapid sand filter
- 11.2 Sand bed
- 11.3 Underdrain system
- 11.4 Hydraulics of filtration
- 11.5 Comparison with slow sand filter
- Chapter 12 Biological treatment
- Abstract
- 12.1 Aerobic self-purification
- 12.2 Waste stabilization ponds
- References
- Chapter 13 Biological filtration
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Trickling filter
- 13.3 Basic ecology
- 13.4 Process variants
- 13.5 Design of biological filters
- Chapter 14 Rotating biological contactors
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Principles of operation
- 14.3 Design and loading criteria
- 14.4 Principal elements
- 14.5 Operational problems
- Chapter 15 Activated sludge processes
- Abstract
- 15.1 Background
- 15.2 Activated sludge process
- 15.3 Comparison between the activated sludge process, percolating filtration, and wetland system
- 15.4 Activated sludge process types
- 15.5 Activated sludge process designs and kinetics
- 15.6 Summary of key process design criteria
- Chapter 16 Iron and manganese removal
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Basic removal processes
- 16.3 Advanced removal processes
- Chapter 17 Water softening
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Lime-soda softening
- 17.3 Lime softening
- 17.4 Excess lime softening
- 17.5 Lime recovery
- Chapter 18 Water microbiology
- Abstract
- 18.1 Statistics for applied microbiology
- 18.2 Protozoa
- 18.3 Biological effects of organic pollutants
- 18.4 Eutrophication and water treatment
- 18.5 Protozoology of treatment processes
- 18.6 Odor and toxins of natural origin
- 18.7 Public health aspects
- References
- Chapter 19 Disinfection
- Abstract
- 19.1 Destroying pathogens and requirements of a disinfectant
- 19.2 Traditional methods of disinfection
- 19.3 Ozone
- 19.4 Chlorine dioxide and chlorine as disinfectants
- 19.5 Kinetics of chlorination
- 19.6 Applications of chlorine
- 19.7 Technology of chlorine addition
- 19.8 Advantages and disadvantages of chlorine
- Chapter 20 Constructed wetlands
- Abstract
- 20.1 Background
- 20.2 Definitions
- 20.3 Hydrology of wetlands
- 20.4 Wetland chemistry
- 20.5 Wetland ecosystem mass balance
- 20.6 Macrophytes in wetlands
- 20.7 Physical and biochemical parameters
- 20.8 Examples for natural and constructed wetlands
- References
- Chapter 21 Sludge treatment and disposal
- Abstract
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.2 Tests for dewatering of sludge
- 21.3 Sludge treatment and disposal objectives and methods
- 21.4 Treatment processes
- 21.5 Thickening and dewatering of sludges
- 21.6 Partial disposal
- 21.7 Land dumping and passive treatment
- Section B: Wetlands to control water pollution
- Section B Introduction
- Chapter 22 Wetlands treating contaminated stream water
- Abstract
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 Materials and methods
- 22.3 Results and discussion
- 22.4 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 23 Wetland systems to control roof runoff
- Abstract
- 23.1 Introduction
- 23.2 Methods
- 23.3 Results and discussion
- 23.4 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 24 Wetlands treating road runoff
- Abstract
- 24.1 Introduction
- 24.2 Site, materials, and methodology
- 24.3 Experimental results and discussion
- 24.4 Conclusions and further work
- References
- Chapter 25 Combined wetland and below-ground detention systems
- Abstract
- 25.1 Introduction
- 25.2 Materials and methods
- 25.3 Results and discussion
- 25.4 Conclusions and further research
- References
- Chapter 26 Modeling of constructed wetland performance
- Abstract
- 26.1 Introduction
- 26.2 Methodology and software
- 26.3 Results and discussion
- 26.4 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 27 Infiltration wetland systems
- Abstract
- 27.1 Introduction
- 27.2 Methods
- 27.3 Results and discussion
- 27.4 Conclusions
- References
- Section C: Sustainable drainage systems
- Section C Introduction
- Chapter 28 Retrofitting of sustainable drainage systems in the presence of vegetation
- Abstract
- 28.1 Introduction
- 28.2 Methodology
- 28.3 Results and discussion
- 28.4 Conclusions and recommendations
- References
- Chapter 29 Tree species for use in urban areas supporting sustainable drainage
- Abstract
- 29.1 Introduction
- 29.2 Methodology
- 29.3 Results and discussion
- 29.4 Conclusions and recommendations
- References
- Chapter 30 Expert tool based on ecosystem service variables for retrofitting of wetland systems
- Abstract
- 30.1 Introduction
- 30.2 Methodology
- 30.3 Results and discussion
- 30.4 Conclusions and recommendations
- References
- Chapter 31 Sustainable drainage system model
- Abstract
- 31.1 Introduction
- 31.2 Sites, methodology, and modeling
- 31.3 Results and discussion
- 31.4 Conclusions
- References
- Section D: Natural and seminatural wetland systems and processes
- Section D Introduction
- Chapter 32 Natural wetlands treating diffuse pollution
- Abstract
- 32.1 Introduction
- 32.2 Materials and methods
- 32.3 Results
- 32.4 Discussion
- 32.5 Conclusions and recommendations
- References
- Chapter 33 Impact of climate change on wetland ecosystems
- Abstract
- 33.1 Introduction
- 33.2 Response of peatlands to climate change
- 33.3 Potential response of constructed wetlands to climate change
- 33.4 Wetland responses to the climate change drivers
- 33.5 Climate change drivers affecting wetland ecosystems
- 33.6 Methodological gaps and uncertainties
- 33.7 Framework for future studies of climate change on wetland mesocosms
- 33.8 Discussion, conclusions, and key recommendations
- References
- Chapter 34 Future climate scenario impacts on peatland and constructed wetland water quality under water level management
- Abstract
- 34.1 Introduction
- 34.2 Materials and methodology
- 34.3 Results
- 34.4 Discussion
- 34.5 Conclusions and recommendations
- References
- Chapter 35 Integrated constructed wetlands for pollution control
- Abstract
- 35.1 Introduction
- 35.2 Case study sites, materials, and methodologies
- 35.3 Results and discussion
- 35.4 Conclusions and recommendations
- References
- Chapter 36 Infiltration and contaminant migration beneath integrated constructed wetlands
- Abstract
- 36.1 Introduction
- 36.2 Case study, materials, and methods
- 36.3 Results and discussion
- 36.4 Conclusions and recommendations
- References
- Section E: Specific industrial applications of treatment wetlands
- Section E Introduction
- Chapter 37 Seasonal assessment of vertical-flow wetlands treating domestic wastewater
- Abstract
- 37.1 Introduction
- 37.2 Materials and methods
- 37.3 Results and discussion
- 37.4 Conclusions and recommendations
- References
- Chapter 38 Comparison of domestic wastewater treatment by mature vertical-flow constructed wetlands and ponds
- Abstract
- 38.1 Introduction
- 38.2 Materials and methods
- 38.3 Results and discussion
- 38.4 Conclusions and recommendations
- References
- Chapter 39 Recycling of domestic wastewater treated by vertical-flow wetlands for irrigation
- Abstract
- 39.1 Introduction
- 39.2 Methodology
- 39.3 Results and discussion
- 39.4 Conclusions and recommendations
- References
- Chapter 40 Microbial contamination of Capsicum annuum irrigated with recycled domestic wastewater treated by wetlands
- Abstract
- 40.1 Introduction
- 40.2 Materials and methods
- 40.3 Results
- 40.4 Discussion
- 40.5 Conclusions and recommendations
- References
- Chapter 41 Contamination of soil and Capsicum annuum irrigated with recycled domestic wastewater
- Abstract
- 41.1 Introduction
- 41.2 Methodology
- 41.3 Results and discussion
- 41.4 Conclusions and recommendations
- References
- Chapter 42 Modeling of vertical subsurface-flow constructed wetlands treating municipal wastewater in hot and dry climate
- Abstract
- 42.1 Introduction
- 42.2 Case study, materials, and methods
- 42.3 Results and discussion
- 42.4 Conclusions and recommendations
- References
- Chapter 43 Remediation of graywater in floating treatment wetlands
- Abstract
- 43.1 Introduction
- 43.2 Materials and methods
- 43.3 Results and discussion
- 43.4 Conclusions and recommendations
- References
- Chapter 44 Graywater treatment with pelletized mine water sludge
- Abstract
- 44.1 Introduction
- 44.2 Materials and methods
- 44.3 Results and discussion
- 44.4 Conclusions and recommendations
- References
- Chapter 45 Industrial water treatment within a planted wetland and subsequent effluent reuse to grow vegetables
- Abstract
- 45.1 Introduction
- 45.2 Materials and methods
- 45.3 Results and discussion
- 45.4 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 46 Piggery wastewater treatment with integrated constructed wetlands
- Abstract
- 46.1 Introduction
- 46.2 Site, materials, and methods
- 46.3 Results and discussion
- 46.4 Conclusions and recommendations
- References
- Chapter 47 Dye wastewater treatment by vertical-flow wetlands
- Abstract
- 47.1 Introduction
- 47.2 Materials and methods
- 47.3 Results and discussion
- 47.4 Conclusions and recommendations
- References
- Chapter 48 Ponds covered with Lemna minor treating dyes
- Abstract
- 48.1 Introduction
- 48.2 Materials and methods
- 48.3 Results and discussion
- 48.4 Conclusions
- References
- Section F: Sustainable flood retention basins
- Section F Introduction
- Chapter 49 Wetland systems as part of the sustainable flood retention basin concept
- Abstract
- 49.1 Introduction
- 49.2 Assessment of classification variables
- 49.3 Conclusions and recommendations
- References
- Chapter 50 Classification of sustainable flood retention basins
- Abstract
- 50.1 Introduction to traditional classification
- 50.2 Traditional methodology
- 50.3 Discussion of the traditional method
- 50.4 Introduction to multilabel classification
- 50.5 Data and methodology
- 50.6 Experimental results and discussion
- 50.7 Representative case studies
- 50.8 Conclusions and recommendations
- References
- Chapter 51 Water-sensitive urban development for climate change adaptation
- Abstract
- 51.1 Global climate change and regional consequences
- 51.2 Initial situation in the OOWV association area
- 51.3 Consideration of climate change in urban planning and drainage
- 51.4 Climate change adaptation in Oldenburg
- 51.5 Climate change adaptation concept
- 51.6 Climate adaptation concept for Oldenburg as a sectoral strategy
- 51.7 Subconcept water-sensitive urban development for climate change adaptation in Oldenburg
- 51.8 Concept for service, precipitation, and surface waters
- 51.9 Good practice measures
- 51.10 Conclusions and recommendations
- References
- References
- Index
- Edition: 3
- Published: November 8, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 1018
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443138386
- eBook ISBN: 9780443139727
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Miklas Scholz
DProf. Prof. Miklas Scholz, cand ing, BEng (equiv), PgC, MSc, PhD, DSc, CWEM, CEnv, CSci, CEng, FHEA, FIEMA, FCIWEM, FICE, Fellow of IWA, Fellow of IETI is a Senior Expert in Water Management at atene KOM, Germany and a Distinguished Professor at Johannesburg University, South Africa. Miklas holds the Chair in Civil Engineering as a Professor at The University of Salford, United Kingdom, and is a Senior Researcher at the South Ural State University, The Russian Federation. He is also a Technical Specialist for Nexus by Sweden and a Hydraulic Engineer at Kunststoff-Technik Adams, Germany. He has published 8 books and 314 journal articles. Prof. Scholz has total citations of about 13718 (8569 citations since 2018), resulting in an h-index of 57 and an i10-Index of 227. He belongs to the top 2% academics regarding the i10-index in the past five years. Miklas also belongs to the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University. A bibliometric analysis of all constructed wetland-related publications and corresponding authors with a minimum number of 20 publications and 100 citations indicates that Miklas is on place 5 in the world of about 70 authors (including those who have sadly passed away). In 2019, Prof. Scholz was awarded EURO 7M for the EU H2020 REA project Water Retention and Nutrient Recycling in Soils and Streams for Improved Agricultural Production (WATERAGRI). He received EURO 1.52M for the JPI Water 2018 project Research-based Assessment of Integrated approaches to Nature-based SOLUTIONS (RAINSOLUTIONS).
Author's expertise:
Sustainability; civil engineering; environmental engineering; agricultural engineering; environmental science; water resources engineering; agricultural water management; nature-based solution; pollution control; biological filtration; wastewater treatment; decision support system; treatment wetland; integrated constructed wetland; engineering hydrology; storm water management; sustainable flood retention basin; dam risk failure; sustainable drainage system; climate change adaptation; permeable pavement system; pond; capillary suction time.