The book will cover subjects ranging from water and wastewater treatment systems, hazardous materials, and alternative energy. The intent of this volume is to provide a repository of general information for consultation and reference.

Table of Contents

• List of Figures
• List of Tables
• Foreword
• Acknowledgments
• 1 Historic and Legal Basis of and for Environmental Regulation
• 1.1 Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899
• 1.2 Water Pollution Regulatory History
• 1.3 Wastewater Disposal Regulatory History
• 1.4 Solid Waste Disposal Regulatory History
• 1.5 Air Pollution Control Management Regulatory History
• 1.6 Wildlife and Habitat Protection Regulatory History
• 1.7 Ionization Radiation Regulatory History
• 2 Ecology of Natural Resources
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Environmental Value or Ecosystem Value
• 2.3 Anthropogenic Impacts on Ecosystems
• 2.4 Land Management
• 3 Ecosystem Concepts
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Water and Nutrient Cycles
• 3.3 Population Dynamics
• 4 Pollution Control Management
• 4.1 Water Treatment
• 4.2 Wastewater Treatment and Reuse
• 4.3 Solid Waste Management
• 4.4 Air Pollution Control
• 4.5 Hazardous Material Management
• 4.6 Ionization Radiation
• 4.7 Noise Pollution
• 4.8 Mining Wastes
• 5 Environmental Systems Overview
• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Environmental Management Systems in Common Use
• 6 Fundamental Concepts
• 6.1 Hydrology
• 6.2 Soil Resources
• 6.3 Water Resources Identification and Classification
• 6.4 Energy Resources
• 6.5 Sustainability Concepts
• 7 Resource Management
• 7.1 Water Quality Management
• 7.2 Water Availability
• 8 Concepts of Long-Term Environmental Sustainability
• 8.1 Introduction
• 8.2 Resource Management
• 8.3 Practical Applications
• 8.4 Long-Term Concerns
• Glossary
• Soil Taxonomies
• Bibliography