Overview
The Science of AI in Water Management offers a comprehensive exploration of how artificial intelligence is transforming the management of one of Earth’s most vital resources. Written in an engaging and accessible style, the book examines AI's applications across various water management domains, including real-time water quality monitoring, leak detection, flood risk assessment, and wastewater treatment. Readers will gain insights into predictive maintenance, AI-powered irrigation, groundwater management, and the intricate relationship between AI and sustainable water practices. Addressing technical, economic, and social aspects, this book serves as a valuable resource for water managers, engineers, policymakers, students, and industry professionals. It offers insights into AI-driven strategies that promote sustainable water use, enhance water conservation efforts, and address the impacts of climate change on water resources. It includes practical case studies, real-world applications, and actionable solutions to modern water management challenges. It combines expertise from environmental science, engineering, AI technology, and policy to provide a well-rounded understanding of water management challenges and solutions.
Full Product Details
Author: Frank R. Spellman (Spellman Environmental Consultants, Norfolk, Virginia, USA)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: CRC Press
ISBN: 9781041105909
ISBN 10: 1041105908
Pages: 396
Publication Date: 24 February 2026
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
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Author Information
Frank R. Spellman, Ph.D., is a retired assistant professor of environmental health at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, and the author of more than 160 books covering topics ranging from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) to all areas of environmental science and occupational health. Many of his texts are readily available online, and several have been adopted for classroom use at major universities throughout the United States, Canada, China, Europe, South Korea, and Russia; two have been translated into Spanish for South American markets. He has been cited in more than 1,150 publications. He is a professional expert witness for three law groups and an incident/accident investigator for the U.S. Department of Justice and a northern Virginia law firm. In addition, he consults on homeland security vulnerability assessments for critical infrastructures, including water/wastewater facilities nationwide. He conducts nationwide pre-Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)/Environmental Protection Agency EPA audits. He receives frequent requests to co-author with well-recognized experts in several scientific fields; for example, he is a contributing author of the prestigious text The Engineering Handbook, 2nd ed. (CRC Press). He lectures on sewage treatment, water treatment, homeland security lectures, and safety topics throughout the country and teaches water/wastewater operator short courses at Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, Virginia). He holds a BA in Public Administration, a BS in Business Management, an MBA, and an MS and a PhD in Environmental Engineering.
