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Water and Society VI (Paperback)
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Water and Society VI (Paperback)
Series: WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment, 251
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Over the centuries, civilisations have relied on the availability
of clean and inexpensive water. This can no longer be taken for
granted as the need for water continues to increase due to the
pressure from a growing global population demanding higher living
standards. Agriculture and industry, major users of water, are at
the same time those that contribute to its contamination. Water
distribution networks in urban areas, as well as soiled water
collection systems, present serious problems in response to a
growing population as well as the need to maintain ageing
infrastructures. Many technologically feasible solutions, such as
desalination or pumping systems are energy demanding but, as costs
rise, the techniques currently developed may need to be
re-assessed. The socio-political implications of a world short of
clean, easily available water are enormous. It will lead to
realignments in international politics and the emergence of new
centres of power in the world. Policymakers need to be educated and
advised on developing policies and regulations that will support
the water systems of tomorrow. The role of society and its
involvement with water is paramount. To meet the future demands for
water, new standards, new training and additional support roles
will best be delivered by those knowledgeable of the new
technologies and direction of the industry. This volume highlights
research on issues related to the nature of water, and its use and
exploitation by society.
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