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OverviewFor introductory civil/construction technology program courses in environmental technology, water supply and pollution control, environmental quality control, environmental and sanitary design, and water/wastewater technology. Basic Environmental Technology, 6th Edition emphasises applications while presenting fundamental concepts in clear, simple language. It covers a broad range of environmental topics clearly and thoroughly, giving students a solid foundation for further study and workplace success. This edition adds new coverage of environmental sustainability, integrated water management, low impact development, green building design, advanced water purification, dual water systems, new pipeline materials, hydraulic fracturing, constructed wetlands, single stream municipal solid waste recycling, plasma gasification of waste, updated EPA standards, and more. Hundreds of clear diagrams and photographs illuminate key concepts; practice problems and review questions offer students ample opportunity to deepen their mastery. Math is applied at a basic level, and all computations are fully explained with example problems; both U.S. and metric units are used. Students with less academic experience will also appreciate this text's review of basic math, and its basic primers on biology, chemistry, geology, hydrology, and hydraulics. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jerry Nathanson , Richard Schneider, M.S.,P.E.Publisher: Pearson Education (US) Imprint: Pearson Edition: 6th edition Dimensions: Width: 21.80cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 28.20cm Weight: 1.140kg ISBN: 9780132840149ISBN 10: 0132840146 Pages: 456 Publication Date: 06 February 2014 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of Contents1. Basic Concepts 2. Hydraulics 3. Hydrology 4. Water Quality 5. Water Pollution 6. Drinking Water Purification 7. Water Distribution Systems 8. Sanitary Sewer Systems 9. Stormwater Management 10. Wastewater Treatment and Disposal 11. Municipal Solid Waste 12. Hazardous Waste Management 13. Air Pollution and Control 14. Noise Pollution and Control Appendix A. Environmental Impact Studies and Audits Appendix B. Education, Employment, Licensing, and Certification Appendix C. LEED Green Building Project Certification Process Appendix D. Review of Basic Mathematics, Units, and Unit Conversions Appendix E. Glossary and Abbreviations Appendix F. Answers to Practice Problems IndexReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |