Water Pollution: Problems and Prospects

‘Water is life’ is an old saying. Water pollution is any physical or chemical change in water that can adversely affect organisms. It is a global problem, affecting both the industrialized and the developing nations. Human activities related with water pollution comprise various industries such as mining, agriculture, stock-breeding, fisheries, forestry, urban human activities, manufacturing industry, construction works and various tertiary industries. Environmental water pollution, its causes and remedies are categorically presented in this book. The well-researched information is gathered in seven chapters namely-water pollution; hydrosphere; classification of water pollutions; analysis of water qualify; techniques of water treatment; water supply management; industrial pollution abatement etc. which will enrich the knowledge of all concerned.