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Assessment and control of nonpoint source pollution of aquatic ecosystems : a practical approach / edited by Jeffrey A. Thornton [and others]. - xi, 466 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - Man and the biosphere series ; v. 23 . - Man and the biosphere series ; v. 23. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface -- Introduction -- Purpose of Book and How It Can Best Be Used -- Development and Implementation of a Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Programme -- The Hydrologic Cycle and Factors Affecting the Generation, Transport and Transformation of Nonpoint Source Pollutants -- Types of Aquatic Pollutants, Impacts on Water Quality and Determination of Critical Levels -- Human Activities in the Drainage Basin as Sources of Nonpoint Pollutants -- Measurement of Nonpoint Source Pollution -- Modelling of Nonpoint Source Pollutant Loads -- Available Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Measures -- Selection of a Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Programme -- Opportunities for the Future -- References -- Index. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

ISBN: 9231034073 9789231034077 1850703841 9781850703846

LCCN: 97009771

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Nonpoint source pollution
Water--Pollution

LC Class. No.: TD424.8. / A87 1998

Dewey Class. No.: 628.168