Sustainable Water Management and Technologies, Two-Volume Set

This two-volume set addresses the cornerstones of water sustainability: management and technology. It presents best practices and emerging technologies and strategies that facilitate water sustainability. The first volume covers strategy and management issues, such as water resource planning, water resource supply systems and use patterns, policy making, and implementation of proper regulations. It discusses best management practices for water resource allocation, groundwater protection, and water quality assurance, especially for rural, arid, and underdeveloped regions of the world. The second volume covers cost-effective water treatment and reclamation technologies strategy. Emphasis is placed on emerging nanotechnology, biotechnology, and IT applications as well as sustainable processes and products.