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Water Losses
The volume of water losses depends largely on the approach to active leakage control of the water networks. Losses comprise physical losses (leakages...
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Water Erosion
Water erosionErosionwater encompassesWater erosion the detachmentDetachment of soil particles primarily by raindrops and flowing water and their...
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Oxidation in Water and Used Water Purification
Oxidation in fresh water and used water purification means utilizing an oxidizing agent to convert contaminants into less dangerous or non-toxic...
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Climate Change, Urbanization, and Water Resources Towards Resilient Urban Water Resource Management
This book discusses resilient urban water resources management in the context of climate change and ongoing urbanization. Twelve cities worldwide...
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Advanced Oxidation in Water and Used Water Purification
Advanced oxidation processes have widespread application in drinking water and used water purification as many of the reactions involve destruction...
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Water Harvesting and Managed Aquifer Recharge to Combat Water Scarcity in a Country of Water Abundance
In Guatemala, rainfall ranges between 700 and 5,000 mm per year depending on the region, with two seasons marked as dry and rainy. It is a country...
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Jute Retting Using Free-flowing Water with Microbial Consortium Minimizes Water Requirement and Water Pollution
Jute retting is a process of bio-degradation of non-cellulosic materials primarily pectin and xylan by the enzymatic action of microbes present in...
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Biochar Innovations for Adsorption of Water Contaminants in Water Treatment
Water stress resulting from the contamination of our vital water sources is an extensively acknowledged concern, underscoring the urgent need for...
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Drinking Water, Reservoir Water Purification Systems, Case Study Putatan/Philippines
The 100,000 m3/d Maynilad Putatan Water Treatment Plant is the largest water treatment plant in the Philippines based on...
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Water Pollution
This chapter introduces key aspects associated with water pollution. Drinking water and wastewater discharge guidelines are compared. A range of...
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Drinking Water, River Water Purification Systems, Case Study El Raswa/Egypt
The following chapter describes the WABAG El Raswa water treatment plants (WTP) located in Port Said City, Egypt. The El Raswa water treatment...
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Crystallization in Water and Used Water Purification
Commercial and industrial activities produce wastewater that constitutes a significant environmental risk. Various treatment methods reduce the...
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The Influence of Biofilm on Bulk Water Quality Pollution in Water Supply Networks
The process of transporting drinking water from the water treatment plant to users by water supply networks often leads to a problem of water quality...
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Drinking Water, River Water Purification Systems, Case Study El Raswa/Egypt
The following chapter describes the WABAG El Raswa water treatment plants (WTP) located in Port Said City, Egypt. The El Raswa water treatment...
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Drinking Water, River Water Purification Systems, Case Study Brcko/Bosnia and Herzegovina
The following chapter shall provide a comprehensive overview of the water treatment plant (WTP) located in Brčko, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Due to the...
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Flotation in Water and Used Water Purification
This chapter provides an overview on diverse flotation technologies with the main discussion point being dissolved air flotation (DAF). Flotation is...
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Drinking Water, River Water Purification Systems, Case Study Brcko/Bosnia and Herzegovina
The following chapter shall provide a comprehensive overview of the water treatment plant (WTP) located in Brčko, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Due to the...
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Urban Water Demand Management A Guidebook for ASEAN
This open access book highlights knowledge and expertise in Urban Water Demand Management (WDM) in ASEAN through comprehensive literature review and...
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Coagulation, Flocculation, and Precipitation in Water and Used Water Purification
The stringent regulations by users and stakeholders have raised the bar for the quality of water and wastewater treatment. Additionally, the...
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Water resources in Saudi Arabia: trends in rainfall, water consumption, and analysis of agricultural water footprint
Saudi Arabia is one of the most arid countries in the world. Thus, freshwater availability and consumption are of crucial importance for the...
