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Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology

Water, Pollution

Standard Article

W. Wesley Eckenfelder Jr.¹

¹Eckenfelder Inc.

DOI: 10.1002/0471238961.1615121205031105.a01
Article Online Posting Date: December 4, 2000

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Abstract

Water is omnipresent on earth, however, the volume of freshwater amounts to one thirtieth of the water of the salty oceans. This article describes the hydrologic parameters involved in storage and transport of freshwater. Water quality management standards, including EPA specified pollutants are identified. Treatment and techniques to control pollution include in-plant waste control, minimization separations, adsorption, removal of heavy metals and toxic organics are given.

Keywords: Water pollution; Water quality management; Urban runoff; Agricultural runoff; Pollution control; Waste minimization; Power generation