Pollution and Water Quality
According to the United Nations, declining water quality has become a global issue of concern as human populations grow, industrial and agricultural activities expand, and climate change threatens to cause major alterations to the hydrological cycle. Resources available in this sub-theme include manuals describing water quality testing and treatment, reports and assessments of water quality from around the world, methods of maintaining water quality and managing pollution, and other resources that support enabling environments for effective water quality control.
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Reducing Problematic Concentrations of Microorganisms in Residential Water Well Systems (9-18-2013)
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
The microorganisms BSP offers: -Background on health effects from excessive levels of microorganisms in groundwater -Guidance on geologic and land use settings' impact on concentrations of microorganisms -Well location and construction methodologies to reduce the occurance of undesired...Read more
Reducing Problematic Concentrations of Nitrates in Residential Water Well Systems (9-18-2013)
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
The nitrates BSP covers: -Health effects from exposure to excessive levels of nitrates -Guidance on how geologic and land use settings impact on nitrate concentrations -Well location and construction methodologies to reduce nitrates' presence in water wells -Water quality testing and treatment...Read more
Reducing Problematic Concentrations of Perchlorate in Residential Water Well Systems (8-21-2013)
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
The perchlorate BSP provides: -Background on health effects related to excessive perchlorate in drinking water -Guidance on geologic conditions and land use settings' effects on perchlorate concentrations -Well location and construction methodologies related to reducing perchlorate intrusion -...Read more
Reducing Problematic Concentrations of Radon in Residential Water Well Systems (9-18-2013)
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
This BSP provides: -Background in health and safety effects from exposure to excessive radon levels -Geologic and land use settings' effects on radon concentrations -Well construction and siting methodologies to reduce the risk of radon intrusion -Sampling and treatment methods for residential...Read more
Reducing Problematic Concentrations of Strontium in Residential Water Well Systems (9-18-2013)
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
The strontium document offers: -Background on health effects related to excessive levels of strontium -Geologic conditions and land use settings' influence on strontium concentrations -Well location and construction methodologies related to reducing strontium occurrence -Water sampling methods...Read more
Reducing Problematic Concentrations of Uranium in Residential Water Well Systems (3-19-2014)
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
The uranium BSP offers: -Background on health effects related to excessive levels of uranium -Guidance on geologic conditions and land use settings' effects on uranium concentrations in groundwater -Well location and construction methodologies to reduce the concentration of uranium encountered...Read more
Residential Water Well Disinfection Following a Flood Event: Procedures for Water Well System Professionals (1-16-2013)
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
The BSP for residential water well disinfection following a flood event contains the following for water well system professionals: -General recommendations for emergency well disinfection of a drilled water well -Specific steps for disinfection, dependent on well configuration -Proper disinfection...Read more
Groundwater Tracers
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
This publication takes a comprehensive look at the important subject of tracing and describes how to plan a test. Outlines for 12 types of tests are included.Read more
China Urban Water Blueprint
Published:
April 21, 2016The Nature Conservancy
The China Urban Water Blueprint provides a scientific understanding of the current status of urban water sources and the potential for nature-based conservation in China. This report surveyed the source water catchments of the 30 fastest growing, large cities in China and compared and analyzed the...Read more
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East Asia and PacificProtecting Drinking Water at the Source
Published:
October 1, 2016World Resources Institute
Watershed investment programs offer promising pathways to securing safe drinking water. But what does it take to establish and grow a successful watershed investment program? Program investors and practitioners are looking for guidance and ideas on how to build a program that works for their own...Read more
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