Overview
The chemistry aspects of water quality are provided in a thorough yet easily understood manner
Practical aspects of water quality are emphasized
The interactions among geology, climate, water quality and biological effects are emphasized
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Table of contents (18 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
This volume is of great importance to humans and other living organisms. The study of water quality draws information from a variety of disciplines including chemistry, biology, mathematics, physics, engineering, and resource management.
University training in water quality is often limited to specialized courses in engineering, ecology, and fisheries curricula. This book also offers a basic understanding of water quality to professionals who are not formally trained in the subject.
The revised third edition updates and expands the discussion, and incorporates additional figures and illustrative problems. Improvements include a new chapter on basic chemistry, a more comprehensive chapter on hydrology, and an updated chapter on regulations and standards.
Because it employs only first-year college-level chemistry and very basic physics, the book is well-suited as the foundation for a general introductory course in water quality. It is equally useful as a guide for self-study and an in-depth resource for general readers.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Claude E. Boyd
Auburn University
School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Science
Auburn, AL
USA
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Water Quality
Book Subtitle: An Introduction
Authors: Claude E. Boyd
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-23335-8
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-23334-1Published: 25 September 2019
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-23337-2Published: 25 September 2020
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-23335-8Published: 12 September 2019
Edition Number: 3
Number of Pages: XI, 440
Number of Illustrations: 109 b/w illustrations, 6 illustrations in colour
Topics: Marine & Freshwater Sciences, Hydrology/Water Resources, Water Quality/Water Pollution, Freshwater & Marine Ecology, Water Policy/Water Governance/Water Management