Publisher's Synopsis
Water no longer can be considered a cheap resource which can be profligately used, abused or squandered without noticeable consequences for the future of mankind. The situation is likely to deteriorate further as the increasing global population requires more water for domestic and industrial use, agricultural production and hydropower generation. Moreover, as human population and activities increase, more and more waste products are contaminating available sources of surface as well as groundwater. Thus, water quality management is of prime concern all over the world. This book analyzes the complex task of water management for sustainable development in the 21st century.
