Our use of water can cause pollution, not only because of substances we put into water either deliberately or accidentally, but also by abstracting water from rivers and lakes we reduce the ability of water bodies to tolerate the presence of potentiallypolluting substances. This module provides a systematic introduction to water and air quality and their engineering control, quantitative overview of the properties of environmental. Pdf quest for water security in singapore researchgate. Apr 30, 2011 the book is divided into 28 chapters covering almost all the aspect of water pollution including water resources and general properties of water.
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For instance, in the history of malaysia and singapore. Course uf partner university sem mapped to nus module status. Literature on ground water quality at the four sites includes more than 50 reports by federal and state regulatory agencies and by private consultants. Pollution of water of natural origin can be caused by decomposition of organic debris, saltwater invading coastal aquifers, water blackening due to landslides, earthquakes, dust erupted from volcanoes. Press publishes highquality professional and reference works, handbooks. Causes of water pollution factors that contribute to water pollution can be categorized into two different groups point sources nonpoint sources point sources are the easiest to identify and control non point sources are ambiguously defined and harder to control. In a clear, straightforward style that is easily accessible to nonscientists, it describes the sources, features, and effects of. Books on water pollution pdf water pollution pdf is a global dilemma that needs a continuous actions on the water. Countless sewage systems with not only human waste but also chemicals pour into the sea all along the coast. Owa department of integrated science, federal college of education, okene, kogi state, nigeria phone.
Bgu54015 water management at the catchment scale 3 ects. Students use the new true books for supplementary work in their classes. Filled with color photographs, this book explains how water becomes polluted and how water pollution affects plants and animals. It was established in 1974 under the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. The surface water pollution has a number of sources. Several recent oil spills have led to water pollution. Industrial pollution in the united states industry is the greatest source of pollution, accounting for more than half the volume of all water pollution and for the most deadly pollutants. Types and sources of water pollution there are several major types of water pollution. Fresh water pollution may be classified into two types. The press specialises in books and journals that deal with topics on the social. The major causes of water pollution include sewage and other oxygendemanding wastes, urbanization, agrochemical wastes, thermal pollution, industrial wastes, nutrient enrichment, acid rain. When contaminants from various sources get into any water bodies and change its physical, chemical and biological characteristics by making it harmful to any living species and. The department of history at the national university of singapore.
Nus libraries assigns general subject headings to all books and materials. Environmental pollution proceedings of the international conference on water and environment we2003, december 1518, 2003, bhopal, india, ram narayan yadava volume 2 of proceedings of the international conference on water and environment, international conference on water and environment december 15 18, 2003, bhopal, india ed. Pollution can either be found at the level of superficial water or subterranean water. Water nus engineering national university of singapore. Resources agency of california, 1963, by california state water quality control board, ed.
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The irony is, human activities result is high water pollution which further shortens the water supply for use. Indeed, already in the 19th century people were aware of the water pollution in the peat colonies. List of books and articles about water pollution online. We offer the most extensive college degree courses in singapore. A clear, straightforward presentation of concepts and issues in aquatic pollution this comprehensive introductory text presents a systematic study of pollution in oceans, lakes, streams, and underground aquifers.
It traces its origins to the singapore university press, which the university of singapore established in 1971 as its publishing arm. Petroleum products, such as oil and gasoline, enter the water from ships and marine terminals, offshore oil rigs, runoff from parking lots, factories, oil dumping, and other sources. Natural attenuation of fuels and chlorinated solvents in the subsurface. The history of water pollution environmental sciences essay. In fact, the effects of water pollution are said to be the leading cause of death for humans across the globe, moreover, water pollution affects our oceans, lakes, rivers, and drinking water, making it a widespread and global concern scipeeps, 2009. Isbn 9789533079622, pdf isbn 9789535161219, published 20120224. Practical handbook of soil, vadose zone, and ground water contamination. This pollution is the result of the irresponsible disposal of industrial effluents, which is. The central pollution control board cpcb of india is a statutory organisation under the ministry of environment, forest and climate change mo. Two activists fight to reclaim our environment as a basic human right. Stop pollution, save our oceans conservation for kids childrens conservation books. In march 1969, prime minister lee called on the drainage engineers in the public works department and water engineers in the public utility board to work together on a plan to solve the environmental problems associated with the rivers of singapore, as we wrote in cleaning of the singapore river and kallang basin in singapore for. But the demands of a growing human population on this supply is without bounds. Main ebooks libguides at national university of singapore nus.
Abstract water is life for all but this water is polluting day by day in severe condition. In february 2012 a pdvsa pipeline ruptured next to the guarapiche river and fouled it for many days. Biblical studies, classical studies, european history and culture. Pollution of river bodies has become a major problem that is becoming critical because of. He is also a research affiliate of the lee kong chian natural history museum lkcnhm as well as the tropical.
Children are by nature inquisitive and these factfilled books provide answers to many basic questions. In addition to the acute problems of water pollution. This book is based on recent views, ideas and contributionsof some of the worlds leading ecologists, with special reference to comprehensiveinformation on water pollution, regarding their source, effects and control. Chinas water crisis zhongguo shui weiji describes in detail the history of floods, water scarcity, and pollution problems in all seven of chinas major drainage basins and proposes solutions for future sustainable management. Water pollution in rivers contd graphical determination of bod constants laboratory measurement of bod do sag curve effects of nutrients on water quality in rivers 4 learning objectives pdh introduction to water pollution dr. A collection of fulltext chapters in pdf from 3000 scholarly books and. Causes, effects and control is a book providing comprehensive information on the fundamentals and latest developments in the field of water pollution. Contaminated water is the main source of infectious diseases e. The environmental kuznets curve ekc on water pollution was investigated with both semi parametric and parametric models using watershed level data for the state of louisiana, usa. The water pollution caused by pesticides, heavy metals, radio nuclides and toxic organics and inorganic along with the water quality problems associated with waterborne pathogens and nuisance algae have also been dealt with extensively. Access to the subscribed ebooks titles is restricted to nus staff and students only. In a clear, straightforward style that is easily accessible to nonscientists, it describes the sources, features, and effects of thirteen different types of aquatic pollution. Water pollution is caused by foreign objects and chemicals entering the aquatic ecosystem or when natural chemicals build up in excess amounts.
Nus opens singapore history prize to global nomination of non. Hefei city is obviously the major source of chao lakes pollution. Project oceanography neighborhood water quality fall 2000 neighborhood water quality lesson 2. Advances in water pollution research features the 71 papers presented at the sixth international conference held in jerusalem on june 1823, 1972. There is little need to introduce a chapter on the chemistry of water pollution. The resulting water pollution is a serious threat to the wellbeing of both the earth and its population. Therefore it is rarely found, except in chemical laboratory, free from impurities. Water pollution is not the only serious problem facing mankind. By 1999, the pollution in the whole region was still very serious, particularly water pollution table 2. Jan oosthoek in the field of environmental history. This report compiles literature and data pertaining to the history of ground water contamination and ground water investigations through 1985 at four industrial sites in logan township, new jersey. For permission to reproduce parts of this book, write to.
Rain, rivers and seas in southeast asian histories. Water pollution control a guide to the use of water. Causes, consequences, prevention method and role of wbphed with special reference from murshidabad district rozina khatun research scholar, department of geography, tilka manjhi bhagalpur university, bihar, india. Pdf for decades, the main goal of singapore in terms of water resources has been to become. First data on historical atmospheric pollution trends in. Analysis of water pollution and ecosystem health in the chao.
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