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Informationen zum Autor Miklas Scholz is a Distinguished Professor in Civil Engineering Science at Johannesburg University (South Africa). He is among the most highly cited researchers in water engineering globally and is known for developing the concept and technology of sustainable flood retention basins. He has published eleven books, and more than 340 journal articles. Prof. Scholz's work attracted total citations of about 18 000, resulting in an h-index of 66 and an i10-index of 250. Klappentext A practice-oriented analysis of water treatment systems using low-cost, low-maintenance technologies and sustainable water resources In Sustainable Water Systems , expert water resources researcher Miklas Scholz delivers a practice-oriented resource that comprehensively covers the design, operation, and maintenance of traditional and novel wetland systems used in water resource management. The book offers a performance analysis of existing infrastructure in constructed wetlands, soil infiltration systems, ditches, dry ponds, and silt traps in both developed and developing countries. Sustainable Water Systems addresses economic and environmental challenges, including flood retention and its incorporation into sustainable water supply systems. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to low-cost alternatives to resource-intensive water processing plantsComprehensive explorations of effective water technologies that work well in less developed and rural regions without access to reliable water treatmentModelling of wetland systems and how to design them for optimal performancePractical discussions of industrial wastewater treatment and modellingComplete treatments of sustainable flood retention basins, including integrated constructed wetlands Perfect for researchers, engineers, and other professionals working in the field of water resource management, Sustainable Water Systems will also benefit anyone interested in water supply engineering and wastewater treatment. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword xv Preface xvii About the Author xxiii Acknowledgements xxv 1 Natural Wetland Systems 1 1.1 Hydraulics, Water Quality and Vegetation Characteristics of Ditches 1 1.1.1 Introduction 1 1.1.2 Experimental 2 1.1.3 Results 5 1.1.3.1 Characteristics of Open Ditches 5 1.1.3.2 Water Quality and Vegetation 7 1.1.4 Discussion 11 1.1.4.1 Watercourse Classification 11 1.1.4.2 Total Roughness and Summer Flooding 12 1.1.4.3 Water Quality Influenced by Vegetation 12 1.1.5 Conclusions 13 1.2 Planted Soil Infiltration Systems for Treatment of Log Yard Runoff 13 1.2.1 Introduction 13 1.2.2 Experimental Setup and Methodology 14 1.2.3 Results and Discussion 15 1.2.3.1 Log yard Runoff Compared with Drainage Water 15 1.2.3.2 Comparison of Drainage Waters 17 1.2.3.3 Comparison of Treatment Efficiencies 17 1.2.4 Conclusions and Recommendations 18 1.3 Anthropogenic Land Use Change Impacts on Nutrient Concentrations in Waterbodies 18 1.3.1 Introduction 18 1.3.2 Land Use Changes and Surface Water Quality 19 1.3.2.1 Investigations 19 1.3.2.2 Key Variables 24 1.3.2.3 Modelling Outcomes 28 1.3.3 Proposals for Water Quality Conservation 29 1.3.4 Conclusions and Outlook 31 1.4 Peatland Response to Climate Change and Water Level Management 31 1.4.1 Introduction 31 1.4.2 Materials and Methods 33 1.4.2.1 Mesocosm Experiments 33 1.4.2.2 Climate Scenario Simulations 33 1.4.2.3 Water-level Management 36 1.4.2.4 Flux Measurements 36 1.4.2.5 Plant Analysis 37 1.4.2.6 Statistical Analysis 37 1.4.3 Results 38 1.4.3.1 Climate Variables Under Different Scenarios 38 1.4.3.2 Climate, Water Level and...
