Water Conservation, Reuse, and Recycling
Title | Water Conservation, Reuse, and Recycling PDF eBook |
Author | Academy of Sciences of the Islamic Republic of Iran |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Pages | 292 |
Release | 2005-03-01 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0309181194 |
In December 2002, a group of specialists on water resources from the United States and Iran met in Tunis, Tunisia, for an interacademy workshop on water resources management, conservation, and recycling. This was the fourth interacademy workshop on a variety of topics held in 2002, the first year of such workshops. Tunis was selected as the location for the workshop because the Tunisian experience in addressing water conservation issues was of interest to the participants from both the United States and Iran. This report includes the agenda for the workshop, all of the papers that were presented, and the list of site visits.
Handbook of Water Use and Conservation
Title | Handbook of Water Use and Conservation PDF eBook |
Author | Amy Vickers |
Publisher | |
Pages | 472 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
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Provides estimated water savings, benefits and costs for measures. Includes tables, charts, photos, eight appendices, glossary, and index.
The World's Water 2008-2009
Title | The World's Water 2008-2009 PDF eBook |
Author | Peter H. Gleick |
Publisher | Island Press |
Pages | 422 |
Release | 2013-03-05 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1597269662 |
Produced biennially, The World’s Water provides a timely examination of the key issues surrounding freshwater resources and their use. Each new volume identifies and explains the most significant trends worldwide, and offers the best data available on a variety of topics related to water. The 2008-2009 volume features overview chapters on: • water and climate change • water in China • status of the Millennium Development Goals for water • peak water • efficient urban water use • business reporting on water This new volume contains an updated chronology of global conflicts associated with water, as well as brief reviews of issues regarding desalination, the Salton Sea, and the Three Gorges Dam. From the world’s leading authority on water issues, The World’s Water is the most comprehensive and up-to-date source of information and analysis on freshwater resources and the political, economic, scientific, and technological issues associated with them. It is an essential reference for water resource professionals in government agencies and nongovernmental organizations, researchers, students, and anyone concerned with water and its use.
Soil and Water Conservation Handbook
Title | Soil and Water Conservation Handbook PDF eBook |
Author | Paul W. Unger |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 268 |
Release | 2006-10-23 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1482277875 |
Save time and effort with this practical guide to all aspects of water and soil conservation Soil and Water Conservation Handbook is a concise, compact encyclopedia of the policies, practices, conditions, and terms related to soil and/or water conservation. This handy A-to-Z guide contains descriptions of more than 700 entries, presente
A Practical Approach to Water Conservation for Commercial and Industrial Facilities
Title | A Practical Approach to Water Conservation for Commercial and Industrial Facilities PDF eBook |
Author | Mohan Seneviratne |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 401 |
Release | 2007-07-11 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0080525067 |
Industry and commerce use vast amounts of water and in some parts of the world water is becoming a scarce commodity. We need to take more care in our future use of water, and this book is a 'best practice' manual for industrial and commercial users world-wide. It offers a practical account of the measures which can be taken to re-educate industrial and commercial users in the techniques of water saving and re-use anywhere in the world. The principles are covered in detail and supported by examples from specific industries and commercial operations. Author Mohan Seneviratne is Manager of Sydney Water's 'Every Drop Counts Business Program', which won the prestigious 2006 Stockholm Industry Water Award in recognition of how the utility is working in partnership with business, industry and government to help ensure the long-term sustainability of Sydney's water supply.* The first book to cover water conservation for industrial users from processing plants to pubs and clubs* Provides practical advice on implementing water conservation for users in various industry sectors* Written by a practicing water conservation consultant
Annual Report
Title | Annual Report PDF eBook |
Author | Missouri River Basin Commission |
Publisher | |
Pages | 46 |
Release | 1981 |
Genre | Water resources development |
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Designing a Water Conservation Program
Title | Designing a Water Conservation Program PDF eBook |
Author | Theodore B. Shelton |
Publisher | |
Pages | 96 |
Release | 1993 |
Genre | Water conservation |
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