Water Cycle Management A New Paradigm of Wastewater Reuse and Safety Control |
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Author:
| Wang, Xiaochang C. Zhang, Chongmiao Ma, Xiaoyan Luo, Li |
Series title: | SpringerBriefs in Water Science and Technology Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-3-662-45820-4 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2015 |
Publisher: | Springer Berlin / Heidelberg
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Imprint: | Springer |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $54.99 |
Book Description:
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This book focuses on environmental engineering, and on wastewater treatment and reuse in particular, which is a vital aspect for countries and regions suffering from water shortages. It introduces a new water cycle management concept for designing water systems that mimic the hydrological cycle, where reclaimed water is produced, stored/regulated, supplied and used in a semi-natural manner so that its self-purification capacity and system efficiency can be maximized. To ensure safe...
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This book focuses on environmental engineering, and on wastewater treatment and reuse in particular, which is a vital aspect for countries and regions suffering from water shortages. It introduces a new water cycle management concept for designing water systems that mimic the hydrological cycle, where reclaimed water is produced, stored/regulated, supplied and used in a semi-natural manner so that its self-purification capacity and system efficiency can be maximized. To ensure safe water throughout the cycle, emphasis is placed on the control of ecological and pathogenic risks using a series of quality indices associated with bioassays and molecular biological analyses, as well as risk assessments focusing on protecting the environment and human health. Together with theoretical and technological discussions, a real case of a district water system for maximizing water circulation and reuse by means of a sophisticated water cycle is presented. This book introduces readers to essential new concepts and practices and illustrates the future perspectives offered by a new paradigm for design and safety control in the context of wastewater reuse systems.