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.
Temas:
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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