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Informationen zum Autor Neven Kresic is the vice president of the American Institute of Hydrology for International Affairs. He is a member of the International Association of Hydrogeologists, International Water Association, and National Ground Water Association. Klappentext Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. An All-Inclusive Guide to Efficient, Cost-Effective Management of Groundwater Resources Groundwater Sustainability is a reliable, one-stop guide containing all the information you'll need to succeed in your groundwater management and development projects. It covers virtually every aspect of the subject, from how to characterize groundwater and evaluate its resources to determining the interactions between surface water and groundwater. Packed with hundreds of illustrations, this expansive guide reviews both established and innovative aquifer restoration techniques and technologies, including the control and remediation of contaminant sources and groundwater contaminant plumes. You'll also find valuable information regarding resource augmentation, the engineering necessary for resource development, and building comprehensive databases for efficient, cost-effective assessment. Written in an inviting-to-read style by a recognized expert in the field, Groundwater Sustainability provides the last word on the all-important subject of how to maintain and manage the most precious natural resource. Inside: In-depth coverage of groundwater availability and sustainability Treatment options for groundwater contaminantsTools and techniques for effectively managing aquifersProven tactics for protecting and restoring groundwater resourcesCase studies, figures, graphs, and photographsTips on building assessment models using a GIS platform This all-in-one guide covers: Global Freshwater ResourcesAquifer EvaluationGroundwater Resource DevelopmentGroundwater RechargeClimate Change and Its Impact on GroundwaterGroundwater ChemistryDrinking Water Treatment OptionsManaging & Restoring Groundwater Resources Zusammenfassung Describes treatment of groundwater resources development and management! offering sustainability methods and principles on groundwater protection and restoration. This book reviews techniques and technologies for aquifer restoration. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1. Global Freshwater Resources and Their Use Chapter 2. Groundwater System Chapter 3. Groundwater Recharge Chapter 4. Climate Change Chapter 5. Groundwater Quality Chapter 6. Groundwater Treatment Chapter 7. Groundwater Development Chapter 8. Groundwater Management Chapter 9. Groundwater Restoration Appendix A: Values of W(u) for Fully Penetrating Wells in a Confined, Isotropic Aquifer Appendix B1: Unit Conversion Table for Length, Area, and Volume Appendix B2: Unit Conversion Table for Flow Rate Appendix B3: Unit Conversion Table for Hydraulic Conductivity and Transmissivity Index...
