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Aquatic Pollution An Introductory Text.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Laws, Edward A.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2017.
Colección:New York Academy of Sciences Ser.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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505 0 |a Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Fundamental Concepts -- Simple Food Chain Theory -- Ecological Pyramids -- Recycling and the Microbial Loop -- Food Chain Magnification -- Food Webs -- Food Webs and Ecosystem Stability -- Questions -- References -- Chapter 2 Photosynthesis -- Light Limitation of Photosynthesis -- Nutrient Limitation of Photosynthesis -- Nutrient Enrichment Experiments -- Nitrogen versus Phosphorus Limitation -- Questions -- References -- Chapter 3 Physical Factors Affecting Production -- Physical Properties of Water 
505 8 |a Water Column Stability and Overturning -- The Importance of Overturning -- Seasonal Production Cycles -- Trophic Status -- Susceptibility of Systems to Oxygen Depletion -- Estuaries: A Special Case -- Chesapeake Bay -- The Gulf of Mexico Hypoxic Zone -- Questions -- References -- Chapter 4 Cultural Eutrophication Case Studies -- Case Study 1: Lake Washington -- History of Eutrophication -- Effects of Sewage Diversion -- Nutrient Limitation -- Oxygen Depletion -- Water Clarity -- Cyanobacteria -- Theoretical Predictions -- Case Study 2: Lake Erie 
505 8 |a The Destruction of Fish Spawning and Nursery Grounds as a Result of Land-Use Modifications -- The Depletion of Fish Stocks Due to Overfishing -- The Creation of Anoxic Bottom Water Conditions Due to Cultural Eutrophication -- The Disposal of Toxic Wastes -- Sediment in Land Runoff -- Contamination of Nearshore Areas with Sewage Wastes -- Remedial Efforts -- Toxic Substances -- Eutrophication -- Prospects for Lake Erie -- Case Study 3: Kaneohe Bay -- Physical Setting -- The Coral Reefs -- Urbanization of the Watershed -- Changes in Land Runoff -- Sewage Disposal -- Response to Sewage Diversion 
505 8 |a Current Status and Prospects for Kaneohe Bay -- Questions -- References -- Chapter 5 Nonpoint Source Pollution -- Definitions -- Composition of Land Runoff -- Types of Sewer Systems -- Corrective Measures -- Use of Settling Basins -- Ground Recharge Basins -- Storage in Underflow Tunnels or Tanks -- Minimizing Runoff -- Summary -- A Case Study: Lake Jackson, Florida -- Correctives -- Questions -- References -- Chapter 6 Sewage Treatment -- Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Treatment -- Secondary Treatment for BOD Removal -- The Anaerobic Digester -- Tertiary Treatment 
505 8 |a Cost of Conventional Sewage Treatment -- Land Application of Sewage -- Results of Spray Irrigation Studies -- Use of Sewage Sludge -- Unconventional Sewage Treatment -- Detergent Phosphates -- Questions -- References -- Chapter 7 Pathogens in Natural Waters -- Sources of Pathogens -- Types of Pathogens and Their Detection -- Bacterial Pathogens -- Protozoan Pathogens -- Viral Pathogens -- Helminths -- Tests for Pathogens -- Treatment of Public Water Supplies -- Removal of Suspended Solids -- Filtration -- Chlorination -- Alternatives to Chlorination -- Impact of Treatment -- Questions 
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