Edizione	[1st ed.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa	London ; ; New York, : IWA Publishing, c2012
Descrizione fisica	1 online resource (156 p.)
Disciplina	363.738463
Altri autori (Persone)	PostawaAdam
Collana	Metals and related substances in drinking water series
Soggetto topico	Water - Purification Drinking water Water-supply - Environmental aspects Water resources development - Environmental aspects Water utilities - Management
ISBN	9781680155709 1680155709 9781780400792 1780400799
Formato	Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico	Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione	eng
Nota di contenuto	Cover -- Copyright -- Contents -- About this Best Practice Guide -- Authors -- Acknowledgements -- Acronyms -- Definitions -- Foreword -- Executive Summary -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- 1.1 The Scope of the Best Practice Guide -- 1.2 The Role of Sampling and Monitoring -- 1.3 Drinking Water Safety Planning -- 1.4 The Potential Consequences of Poor Sampling and Monitoring -- 1.5 Layout of the Best Practice Guide -- Chapter 2: Basic principles of sampling -- 2.1 Health and Safety -- 2.2 Design of Sampling Programmes -- 2.3 Sampling Techniques -- 2.4 Sampling Equipment -- 2.5 Sample Pretreatment and Preservation -- Chapter 3: Quality assurance of sampling procedures -- 3.1 Role of Quality Assurance -- 3.2 Sampling Strategy -- 3.3 Validation of Sampling Procedure -- 3.4 Quality Control Programme -- Chapter 4: Analytical methods for metals in water -- 4.1 Selection of an Analytical Method -- 4.2 Colorimetric Methods -- 4.3 Electrochemistry Methods -- 4.4 Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy Methods -- 4.5 Inductively Coupled Plasma Methods (ICP) -- Chapter 5: Analytical quality control -- 5.1 Performance Characteristics -- 5.2 Internal Quality Control -- 5.3 External Quality Control -- 5.4 Example of an Analytical Quality Control Program -- Chapter 6: Monitoring metals in raw water resources -- 6.1 What is Raw Water? -- 6.2 Reasons for Monitoring Raw Water -- 6.3 Types of Samples -- 6.4 Sampling Locations -- 6.5 Sampling Frequency -- 6.6 Sampling Devices -- 6.7 Automatic Sampling and Online Analysis Systems -- 6.8 Passive Sampling -- Chapter 7: Sampling and monitoring metals in water treatment -- 7.1 Metals Significant for Water Treatment -- 7.2 Reasons for Monitoring -- 7.3 Monitoring Locations -- 7.4 Methods of Monitoring -- 7.5 Interpretation of Data -- Chapter 8: Monitoring metals in distribution systems. 8.1 Metals Causing Problems in Distribution Systems -- 8.2 Reasons for Monitoring -- 8.3 Planning a Sample Survey -- 8.4 Monitoring Locations -- 8.5 Methods of Monitoring -- 8.6 Interpretation of Data -- Chapter 9: Monitoring metals at consumers' taps -- 9.1 Relevance of Consumer's Tap -- 9.2 Sampling Methods -- 9.3 Zonal Monitoring -- 9.4 Investigations at Individual Properties -- Chapter 10: Statistical tools for the evaluation of results -- 10.1 Basic Definitions -- 10.2 Selected Parametric and Nonparametric Statistical Tests -- 10.3 Confidence Interval for Mean -- 10.4 Compliance with Thresholds -- 10.5 Anova and Robust Anova -- 10.6 Data Presentation -- Chapter 11: Developing monitoring strategies -- 11.1 Source to Tap Overview -- 11.2 Reasons for Monitoring -- 11.3 Consequences of Inadequate Monitoring Data -- 11.4 Steps to Developing a Successful Monitoring Strategy -- Appendix 1: Case studies -- A1.1 Bucharest (RO) -- A1.2 England and Wales (UK) -- A1.3 Krakow (PL) -- A1.4 Myszkow (PL) -- A1.5 Targu Mures (RO) -- A1.6 Timisoara (RO) -- References.
Altri titoli varianti	Best practice guide on sampling and monitoring of metals in drinking water
Record Nr.	UNINA-9911006690303321

Edizione	[1 edition.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa	Boca Raton, FL : , : CRC Press, , 2024
Descrizione fisica	1 online resource
Disciplina	338.9/27
Collana	Africa circular economy series
Soggetto topico	Circular economy Sustainable development Environmental engineering Water-supply - Environmental aspects TECHNOLOGY / Environmental Engineering & Technology
ISBN	1-003-32761-3 9781003327615
Formato	Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico	Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione	eng
Nota di contenuto	Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Going Circular: A Foreword -- Preface -- About the Editors -- List of Contributors -- Acknowledgements -- Chapter 1 Understanding Circularity and Transformative Approaches and Their Role in Achieving Sustainability -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Defining Transformative Approaches -- 1.3 Significance of Circularity and Transformative Approaches -- 1.4 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 2 Voluntary Agreements and Systemic Locking in the Circular Economy: The Certification of Sewage Sludge in Sweden -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Theoretical Points of Departure -- 2.3 The Management of Sewage Sludge in Sweden -- 2.4 The Outcomes and Challenges of REVAQ -- 2.5 Concluding Discussion -- References -- Chapter 3 Global Status of Circular Economy Adaptation within Wastewater Services: Transition Pathways and the Role of Innovation -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Circular Economy Adaptation Progress -- 3.3 Circular Economy Solutions in the Water Sector -- 3.4 Technical Evaluation of the EHTP Process as an Emerging Technology -- 3.5 Appropriate Technologies for Coupling with the EHTP Process to Promote a Circular Economy -- 3.6 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 4 Transitional Pathways Towards Sustainable Food Systems -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 The Conceptual Framework -- 4.3 Pathways Towards Achieving Sustainability of Food Systems -- 4.4 Recommendations -- 4.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5 Strengthening the Transformational Implementation of National Climate Change Adaptation Plans to Enhance Agricultural Resilience -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Literature Review -- 5.3 Methods of the Study -- 5.4 Results and Discussion -- 5.5 Conclusions and Recommendations -- References. Chapter 6 Progress Towards the Circular Economy: Case Studies of Sanitation and Organic Waste-Derived Resource Recovery Technologies in South Africa -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7 The Circular Economy as a Catalyst for Environmental and Human Health -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Linear Economy and the Emergence of Infectious Diseases -- 7.3 The Circular Economy Model -- 7.4 Ecological Benefits of the Circular Economy -- 7.5 Using the Circular Economy to Build Resilience Against Future Infectious Diseases -- 7.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8 Gender Norms and Social Transformation of Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Situating Gender Within Africa -- 8.3 Methodology -- 8.4 Emerging Themes from the Literature Review -- 8.5 Discussion -- 8.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9 Sustainable Water Management: Does Gender Matter? -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Understanding Gender in the Context of Water -- 9.3 Women and Water "The Untapped Connection -- 9.4 Water and Women's Welfare -- 9.5 Gender and Decision-Making Power -- 9.6 Gender and Capacity Building -- 9.7 Benefits of Gender-Balanced Water Management -- 9.8 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 10 Enhancing Socio-Ecological Interactions to Achieve Sustainable Decentralised Sanitation Systems: Why People Are Not Using Technical Solutions -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Methodology -- 10.3 Traditional African Cultures and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus -- 10.4 Discussion -- 10.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 11 A WEF Nexus-Based Planning Framework to Assess Progress Towards Sustainable Development Goals -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Multi-Criteria Decision-Making and the WEF Nexus -- 11.3 Linkages Between WEF Nexus and SDGs 2, 6, and 7 -- 11.4 WEF Nexus Framework to Assess Sustainable Development -- 11.5 The Significance of the Framework. 11.6 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 12 Understanding the Nexus Between Water, Energy, and Food in the Context of Climate Change Adaptation: A River Basin Perspective -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Adaptation to Climate Change Through the WEF Nexus -- 12.3 Key Challenges on WEF Resources Security Under Climate Change -- 12.4 Case Study: The Buffalo River Catchment -- 12.5 Synergies and Trade-Offs in WEF Nexus Adaptation Strategies -- 12.6 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 13 Catalysing Cleaner Production Systems: Benchmarking with the COVID-19 Lockdowns in South Africa -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Major Sources of Pollution in South Africa -- 13.3 Pollution Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Lockdowns -- 13.4 Impact of Air Pollution on Human and Environmental Health -- 13.5 Strategic Pathways Towards Reduced Air Pollution -- 13.6 Catalysing Cleaner Production Systems -- 13.7 Strategies to Reduce Air Pollution -- 13.8 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 14 Enhancing the Resilience and Adaptation of the Education Sector Through Intention Awareness -- 14.1 Introduction -- 14.2 The Role of Intention Awareness and Scenario Planning in Education -- 14.3 Aiming at Promoting Transformative Agenda in Higher Education -- 14.4 Understanding the Reparative Future -- 14.5 The Main Stakeholders in the Collective Matrix -- 14.6 The Difference Between Consultation and Communication in Higher Education -- 14.7 Afrocentric Mentoring Models as Means of Leading or Mentoring In-Service Teachers -- 14.8 Lecturer's Role in Scenario Planning in Their Teaching That is Transformative -- 14.9 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 15 Summary: Creating Systems Innovation Platforms for Transformative Pathways in Circular Economy -- 15.1 Towards an Evolutionary Systems Innovation Framework for Circular Economy (CE) Transitioning. 15.2 Overcoming the Constraints of the 'Shifting the Burden Archetype' -- 15.3 Recommendations for Research-Driven Impacts for CE Initiatives -- References -- Index.
Record Nr.	UNINA-9910805897303321

Pubbl/distr/stampa	Denver, Colo., : American Water Works Association, c2009
Descrizione fisica	1 online resource (296 p.)
Disciplina	363.6/1
Altri autori (Persone)	SmithJoel B HoweCarol
Soggetto topico	Water-supply - Environmental aspects Water resources development - Environmental aspects Water utilities - Management Climatic changes - Government policy - International cooperation
Soggetto genere / forma	Electronic books.
ISBN	1-61300-151-7
Formato	Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico	Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione	eng
Record Nr.	UNINA-9910451627303321

Autore	Ray Patrick A.
Pubbl/distr/stampa	Washington, DC : , : World Bank Group, , [2015]
Descrizione fisica	1 online resource (149 p.)
Disciplina	628.1
Soggetto topico	Water resources development - Environmental aspects Water resources development - Planning Water resources development - Decision making Water-supply - Environmental aspects Water-supply - Management - Decision making Water-supply - Planning Climatic changes
Soggetto genere / forma	Electronic books.
ISBN	1-4648-0478-8
Formato	Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico	Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione	eng
Nota di contenuto	Cover; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Executive Summary; Abbreviations; 1. Introduction; Note; References; 2. Basis for the Decision Tree Framework; Risk Enumeration; Alternative Approaches to Scenario Definition; Background on Decision Scaling; Notes; References; 3. The Decision Tree Framework; Introduction; Phase 1: Project Screening; Phase 2: Initial Analysis; Phase 3: Climate Stress Test; Phase 4: Climate Risk Management; Notes; References; 4. Example Application: Run-of-the-River Hydropower; Introduction; Phase 1: Project Screening; Phase 2: Initial Analysis Phase 3: Climate Stress TestPhase 4: Climate Risk Management; Discussion and Recommendations; Notes; References; 5. Further Guidance for Decision Making under Uncertainty; Introduction; Background; Key Concepts in Decision Making under Uncertainty; Risk Assessment Tools; Risk Management Tools; Summary of Decision Making under Uncertainty; Notes; References; 6. Concluding Remarks; Note; Appendix A: Hydrologic Models; Introduction; Variable Infiltration Capacity (VIC) Macroscale Hydrologic Model; Sacramento (originally named the Stanford Watershed Model); TOPMODEL Water Evaluation and Planning/Water Balance (WEAP/WATBAL)Abcd Model; Precipitation Runoff Modeling System (PRMS); Community Land Model (CLM); Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT); Notes; References; Appendix B: Worksheets and Report Templates; Phase 1: The Climate Screening Worksheet; Phase 2: Guidance for the Climate Risk Statement; Phase 3: Guidance for the Climate Risk Report; Phase 4: Guidance for the Climate Risk Management Plan; Reference; Boxes; 2.1 Ex Ante versus Ex Post Scenario Development; 2.2 Bottom-Up, Climate-Informed Decision Making; 3.1 Discount Rates 3.2 General Procedure for a Climate Stress Test5.1 Deep and Severe Uncertainty; 5.2 Robustness and Adaptability or Flexibility; Figures; ES.1 Illustration of the Decision Tree Framework; 2.1 Schematic Comparison of Decision Scaling with Traditional Approach to Climate Change Risk Assessment Table; 3.1 General Steps in the Decision Tree for Water Resources Projects; 3.2 Decision Tree Schematic; 3.3 Phase 1 Entry and Exit Conditions; 3.4 Project Scoping Workflow for Phase 2; 3.5 Example of Elasticities of Basin Performance Metrics 3.6 Example of Changes in Precipitation, Temperature, and Runoff According to General Circulation Model Projections3.7 Example of Changes to Selected Performance Indicators Associated with General Circulation Model Projections; 3.8 Phase 2 Entry and Exit Conditions; 3.9 Example of a Climate Response Map for a Proposed Run-of-the-River Hydropower Project; 3.10 Downscaled General Circulation Model Count for Climate Response Map Shown in Figure 3.9; 3.11 Phase 3 Entry and Exit Conditions; 3.12 Phase 4 Entry and Exit Conditions 4.1 Downscaled Climate Change Projections for Region of Proposed Hydropower Project
Record Nr.	UNINA-9910461713003321

Autore	Arthington Angela H. <1943->
Pubbl/distr/stampa	Berkeley, : University of California Press, c2012
Descrizione fisica	1 online resource (422 p.)
Disciplina	577.6/4
Collana	Freshwater ecology series
Soggetto topico	Stream ecology Streamflow - Environmental aspects Stream conservation Biotic communities Water-supply - Environmental aspects
Soggetto genere / forma	Electronic books.
ISBN	1-283-54321-4 9786613855664 0-520-95345-2
Formato	Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico	Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione	eng
Nota di contenuto	Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface And Acknowledgments -- 1. River Values And Threats -- 2. Global Hydrology, Climate, And River Flow Regimes -- 3. Catchments, Drainage Networks, And Resource Regimes -- 4. River Ecology, The Natural Flow Regime Paradigm, And Hydroecological Principles -- 5. Effects Of Catchment Change And River-Corridor Engineering -- 6. History Of Water Control And Dam Impacts -- 7. Effects Of Dams On Sediment, Thermal, And Chemical Regimes -- 8. Effects Of Dams On Habitat And Aquatic Biodiversity -- 9. Introduction To Environmental Flow Methods -- 10. Hydraulic Rating And Habitat Simulation Methods -- 11. Flow Protection Methods -- 12. Flow Restoration Methods -- 13. Ecological Limits Of Hydrologic Alteration (Eloha) -- 14. Environmental Flow Relationships, Models, And Applications -- 15. Groundwater-Dependent Ecosystems And Threats -- 16. Sustaining Groundwater-Dependent Ecosystems -- 17. Wetlands, Threats, And Water Requirements -- 18. Estuaries, Threats, And Flow Requirements -- 19. Setting Limits To Hydrologic Alteration -- 20. Implementing And Monitoring Environmental Flows -- 21. Legislation And Policy -- 22. Adapting To Climate Change -- Appendix: The Brisbane Declaration (2007) -- Literature Cited -- Index
Record Nr.	UNINA-9910465859303321