Water Policy and Management in Spain

Water Policy and Management in Spain
Author: Francisco González-Gómez
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2016-04-08
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1134921500

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Spain is facing an increasingly difficult situation in terms of water stress. This is an issue that is due mostly to poor management practices in all sectors. Large amounts of water have been used for agricultural purposes at very low prices for too long; there is an uncontrolled use of most aquifers in rural areas which result from ineffective control by the public administration; per capita consumption continues increasing as well as water used for industrial and energy generation, the construction and tourism sectors and for recreation activities. In fact, they have all exerted additional pressure on available water resources. In order to face the above challenges, water policy has made a gradual shift towards more rational and sustainable management of water resources. This has also been influenced by the European Water Framework Directive about which, as the book discusses, there are both myths and misunderstandings. This book analyses the very complex position of all sectors in the country, the alternatives available and the challenges ahead. In so doing, it makes an important contribution to the literature on water resources management. This book was published as a special issue of the International Journal of Water Resources Development.

El agua en la ciudad y los asentamientos humanos

El agua en la ciudad y los asentamientos humanos
Author: Rodrigo Marín Ramírez
Publisher:
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2018
Genre: Water consumption
ISBN: 9789582604011

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"El agua, como fuente de vida para el desarrollo de las funciones sociales, económicas y ambientales, condiciona sin duda el progreso de la ciudad. La alta concentración urbana, el cambio de uso del suelo y la progresiva contaminación someten hoy los recursos hídricos a una fuerte presión, lo que ocasiona insoportables y permanentes escenarios de crisis. La tendencia actual urbana en el uso del agua es sencillamente insostenible, dado el actual modelo de desarrollo urbano, que no contempla las consecuencias del uso indiscriminado de los recursos naturales de su entorno. No es razonable financiar el costo económico, social y ambiental para el abastecimiento de grandes poblaciones con escurrimientos superficiales transportados de otras vertientes, con sobre-explotación y agotamiento de acuíferos o deterioro sin freno de la calidad de las aguas. Para mitigar esta grave situación y hacer posible un aprovechamiento sostenible del agua, es necesario poseer un amplio conocimiento de las causas que originan su escasez y deterioro, así como de los instrumentos de gestión y de las herramientas más adecuadas para corregir el problema. Hay en este documento información valiosa para comprender y ahondar sobre el tratamiento idóneo de los recursos hídricos para asegurar su permanencia en el mundo urbano y rural."--Page 4 of cover.

Water Reuse

Water Reuse
Author: Metcalf & Eddy, Inc., an AECOM Company
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 1610
Release: 2007-02-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0071508775

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An Integrated Approach to Managing the World's Water Resources Water Reuse: Issues, Technologies, and Applications equips water/wastewater students, engineers, scientists, and professionals with a definitive account of the latest water reclamation, recycling, and reuse theory and practice. This landmark textbook presents an integrated approach to all aspects of water reuse _ from public health protection to water quality criteria and regulations to advanced technology to implementation issues. Filled with over 500 detailed illustrations and photographs, Water Reuse: Issues, Technology, and Applications features: In-depth coverage of cutting-edge water reclamation and reuse applications Current issues and developments in public health and environmental protection criteria, regulations, and risk management Review of current advanced treatment technologies, new developments, and practices Special emphasis on process reliability and multiple barrier concepts approach Consideration of satellite and decentralized water reuse facilities Consideration of planning and public participation of water reuse Inside This Landmark Water/Wastewater Management Tool • Water Reuse: An Introduction • Health and Environmental Concerns in Water Reuse • Technologies and Systems for Water Reclamation and Reuse • Water Reuse Applications • Implementing Water Reuse

Biological Wastewater Treatment

Biological Wastewater Treatment
Author: Mogens Henze
Publisher: IWA Publishing (International Water Assoc)
Total Pages: 170
Release: 1881
Genre: Science
ISBN:

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For information on the online course in Biological Wastewater Treatment from UNESCO-IHE, visit: http://www.iwapublishing.co.uk/books/biological-wastewater-treatment-online-course-principles-modeling-and-design Over the past twenty years, the knowledge and understanding of wastewater treatment have advanced extensively and moved away from empirically-based approaches to a first principles approach embracing chemistry, microbiology, physical and bioprocess engineering, and mathematics. Many of these advances have matured to the degree that they have been codified into mathematical models for simulation with computers. For a new generation of young scientists and engineers entering the wastewater treatment profession, the quantity, complexity and diversity of these new developments can be overwhelming, particularly in developing countries where access is not readily available to advanced level tertiary education courses in wastewater treatment. Biological Wastewater Treatment addresses this deficiency. It assembles and integrates the postgraduate course material of a dozen or so professors from research groups around the world that have made significant contributions to the advances in wastewater treatment. The book forms part of an internet-based curriculum in biological wastewater treatment which also includes: Summarized lecture handouts of the topics covered in book Filmed lectures by the author professors Tutorial exercises for students self-learning Upon completion of this curriculum the modern approach of modelling and simulation to wastewater treatment plant design and operation, be it activated sludge, biological nitrogen and phosphorus removal, secondary settling tanks or biofilm systems, can be embraced with deeper insight, advanced knowledge and greater confidence.

The North American Mosaic

The North American Mosaic
Author: Commission for Environmental Cooperation (Montréal, Québec). Secretariat
Publisher:
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2001
Genre: Agriculture
ISBN:

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The North American Mosaic has four overarching features. First, it is, to the extent feasible, based on comparable information on the status and trends of major indicators of the state of the environment in Canada,Mexico, and the United States. Second, the report confirms that these three countries together make up an incredibly complex, dynamic, and interconnected ecosystem in which humans play a dominant and decisive role. Third, the report raises important and sometimes disquieting questions concerning the sustainability of some current trends. Finally, the report is a reminder that our economic, social, and physical well-being are utterly dependent on the life-sustaining services provided by nature. This report emphasizes the importance of developing mutually compatible economic, social, and environmental goals and policies across the three-country region.

Universitas 2000

Universitas 2000
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 612
Release: 1994
Genre: Education, Higher
ISBN:

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VOLUNTARY GUIDELINES ON NATIONAL FOREST MONITORING

VOLUNTARY GUIDELINES ON NATIONAL FOREST MONITORING
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2018-06-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9251096198

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National information needs on forests have grown considerably in recent years, evolving from forest area and growing stock information to key aspects of sustainable forest management, such as the role of forests in the conservation of biodiversity and the provision of other ecosystem services. More recently, information on changes in carbon stocks, socio-economic aspects including the contribution to livelihoods and poverty reduction, governance and broader land use issues has become critical for national planning.

Tourism and Water

Tourism and Water
Author: Stefan Gössling
Publisher: Channel View Publications
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2015
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1845414993

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This book provides a systematic and comprehensive guide to the current state of knowledge on tourism and water. It is the first book to thoroughly examine the interrelationships of tourism and water use based on global, regional and business perspectives. Its assessment of tourism's global impact along with its overviews of sectoral and management approaches will provide a benchmark by which the water sustainability of tourism will be measured for years to come. In making a clear case for greater awareness and enhanced water management in the tourism sector, it is hoped that the book will contribute to the wise and sustainable use of this critical resource. The book is interdisciplinary in coverage and international in scope. It is designed as essential reading for not only students of tourism but also practitioners.