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New Second Edition Now Available! Next to air, water is the most important natural resource present on Earth, and it is present in every living thing. It is time to treat this precious resource with the respect it truly deserves! Its sustainable use is more necessary than ever to satisfy essential needs of the growing world population. Introduction to Water Resources is truly an introductory textbook on water that exposes beginners to all aspects of water: its perpetual existence due to unique properties; how it cycles through the Earth; its availability in three different forms; how humans have utilized it for their survival and development; its quality; and laws and regulations surrounding its use. Introduction to Water Resources summarizes the processes of treatment before its distribution to the public and the processes needed to safely discharge wastewater back to the environment. It also emphasizes on ""How important is to consider water as an economic good and conserve it for future generations?"" The textbook introduces readers to the different applications of water and the unique role water plays at present, and would play in the future for meeting the ever-increasing demands for food, energy, and clean environment. Introduction to Water Resources provides a strong basis for learning all aspects of water and its applications in today's society. Available in print and eBook versions, Introduction to Water Resources includes: Descriptive models regarding how water was used for work in the past civilizations. Review Questions at the end of each chapter to assess comprehension of the concepts. Tests the National Weather Service use to observe the different rates of water properties. Chapter summaries to help readers prepare for exams and reinforce concepts. The second edition includes: Case studies on current and emerging issues in water to reinforce students' understanding of the topics and inspire them through illustration of actual events. Web-links to real time water resources data for the readers to surf through their own watersheds and understand the role it plays in their own communities. Simple problem solving scenarios at the end of each chapter to reinforce their ability to apply their knowledge of water to practice in real life and in careers they would choose.

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Author:   Sam L. Laki ,  Krishnakumar V. Nedunuri ,  Ramanitharan Kandiah
Publisher:   Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Imprint:   Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Edition:   Second Edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.80cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.10cm
Weight:   0.567kg
ISBN:  

9781524949082

ISBN 10:   1524949086
Pages:   277
Publication Date:   05 February 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Temporarily unavailable  
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Table of Contents

About the Authors Preface Chapter 1 The Role of Water in Early Civilizations Introduction The Egyptians The Mesopotamians The Greeks The Romans The Chinese The Indus Valley The Americas The Other Civilizations The Scientific Methods Chapter Summary Review Questions Chapter 2 Properties of Water and Fundamentals of the Hydrologic Cycle Introduction The Hydrogen Bond Properties of Water Case Study The Hydrologic Cycle Chapter Summary Review Questions Chapter 3 Evaporation and Transpiration Introduction Evaporation Transpiration Evapotranspiration (ET) Evapotranspiration and Water Supply Case Study on Evapotranspiration Chapter Summary Review Questions Chapter 4 Condensation Introduction The Process of Condensation The Formation of Clouds and Fog Measurement of Condensation Cloud Seeding Applications of Condensation The Importance of Condensation Chapter Summary Review Questions Chapter 5 Precipitation Introduction The Process of Precipitation Forms of Precipitation Precipitation Mechanisms Measuring Precipitation Variations in Precipitation Precipitation Data Analysis Snow Interception by Vegetation The Usefulness of Precipitation Data Acid Rain The Impact of Global Climate Changes on Precipitation Chapter Summary Review Questions Chapter 6 Infiltration and Soil Water Introduction Soil in the Earth's Subsurface and Its Zones Infiltration Soil Water The Importance of Infiltration Chapter Summary Review Questions Chapter 7 Surface Water Introduction Surface Runoff and the Runoff Cycle The Factors Affecting Runoff Measurement of Runoff The Floodplain Floods Case Study: Catastrophic Flooding from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma of 2017 in Southern USA Surface Water Bodies Chapter Summary Review Questions Chapter 8 Groundwater Introduction The Aquifer The Geology of Aquifers The Hydrology of Aquifers Case Study: Hydrogeology of the High Plains Aquifer Accessing Groundwater Using Wells Uses of Groundwater Groundwater Contamination Study of Local Groundwater Resources in Your Area Chapter Summary Review Questions Chapter 9 Water Quality Introduction Basic Characteristics of Natural Water The Distribution of Salts in Water Bodies Contaminants in Water, their Toxicities, and Associated Health Effects Natural Water as the Source for Minerals Chapter Summary Review Questions Chapter 10 Multiple Applications of Water Introduction Fish and Wildlife Wetlands Navigation Recreation Hydropower Farm Ponds Irrigation Flood Control Chapter Summary Review Questions Chapter 11 Water Supply and Treatment Introduction Municipal Water Supply Systems Case Study Desalination Federal Protection of Drinking Water Chapter Summary Review Questions Chapter 12 Wastewater Treatment Introduction Characteristics of Wastewater Transportation of Wastewater to the Treatment Plant The Wastewater Treatment Process Combined Sewer Overflow: A Threat to Water Quality Project Clean Lake: A Case Study on LTCP for CSOs in Cleveland, OH Handling of Wastewater Sludge Anaerobic Digestion Modern Wastewater Treatment Septic Tanks and Leach Fields Wetlands The Future of Wastewater Treatment Chapter Summary Review Questions Chapter 13 Water Law Introduction The Riparian Doctrine The Prior Appropriation Doctrine Federal Water Rights Indian Water Rights Interstate Compacts Groundwater Laws Transboundary Water Management Current Approaches Chapter Summary Review Questions Chapter 14 Federal Legislations Introduction The Organizational Structure Federal Agencies Involved in Water Legislations Federal Legislation The Effects of Environmental Regulations in Water Types of Water Resources and Regulations Governing Their Use Chapter Summary Review Questions Chapter 15 Benefit–Cost Analysis Introduction Economic Analysis Benefit–Cost Analysis Time Value of Money Discounting Techniques Project Analysis Sensitivity Analysis of Public Water Projects Cost Allocation and Cost Sharing Case Study of Using BCA Method in the Selection of Water Projects Chapter Summary Review Questions Chapter 16 Water Conflicts Introduction The Reasons for Water Conflict The Tragedy of the Commons Potential for Water Conflicts International Water Conflicts Internal Water Conflicts Resolution of Conflicts Chapter Summary Review Questions Chapter 17 Economics of Water Introduction Supply and Demand The Value of Water Water Prices Privatization of Water Water Markets Water Banking Water Use Efficiency Competing Water Uses Future Water Problems and Solutions Chapter Summary Review Questions Chapter 18 The Future of Water Resources Introduction Climate Change Population Pressure Water Conflicts Economic Considerations Efficiency of Water Uses Water Security Water–Energy–Food (WEF) Nexus Status of Water Infrastructure The Institutional Considerations Chapter Summary Review Questions Bibliography Index

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