Water Quality - Background and Issues for Congress (Hardcover)

Much progress has been made in achieving the ambitious goals that Congress established in 1972 in the Clean Water Act (CWA) to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nations waters. However, long-standing problems persist, and new problems have emerged. Water quality problems are diverse, ranging from pollution runoff from farms and ranches, city streets, and other diffuse or nonpoint sources, to toxic substances discharged from factories and sewage treatment plants. Since the early 2000s, increased oil and gas production across the nation has resulted in a corresponding increase in wastewater that must be managed, reused, or disposed of properly. In particular, the hydraulic fracturing process has also raised concerns about potential effects to human health and the environment, including the potential contamination of underground drinking water sources by injecting wastewater associated with the production of oil and gas.

General

Imprint:	nova science publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2019
Editors:	Edward Saunders • Leona P. Morgan
Dimensions:	230 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	305
ISBN-13:	978-1-5361-4809-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Public administration Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Management of land & natural resources Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > Sanitary & municipal engineering > Water supply & treatment > General Promotions
LSN:	1-5361-4809-1
Barcode:	9781536148091

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