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Tables of Contents for Clean Water
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Preface and Acknowledgments
ix
Introduction
1
155
1. The Water Environment
6
17
The Hydrologic Cycle
7
2
Natural Conditions That Influence Water Quality
9
3
Geology
9
1
Climate
10
1
Vegetation
10
1
Morphology
11
1
Location
12
1
Human Activities That Affect Water Quality
12
11
Rivers and Streams
13
1
Lakes and Ponds
13
2
Wetlands
15
1
Bays and Estuaries
16
2
Oceans and Seas
18
1
Groundwater
19
1
Atmospheric Water
20
1
Summary
21
1
Additional Reading
22
1
2. Water Chemistry and Microbiology
23
23
The Water Molecule
25
1
Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature
26
4
pH
30
1
Organic Substances
31
3
Inorganic Substances
34
1
Solids
35
5
Nutrients
37
3
Toxics
40
2
Microorganisms
42
2
Summary
44
1
Additional Reading
44
2
3. Sources of Water Pollution
46
13
Stormwater Runoff
47
1
Domestic Discharges
48
4
Septic Systems
49
1
Sewage Treatment Plants
49
3
Industrial Discharges
52
1
Accidental Spills
53
2
Water Control Structures
55
2
Summary
57
1
Additional Reading
57
2
4. Preventing Water Pollution
59
22
Prevention
61
2
Natural Water Pollution Control Processes
63
3
Stormwater Treatment
66
4
Domestic Treatment
70
5
Septic Systems
70
1
Sewage Treatment Plants
71
4
Industrial Treatment
75
2
Spill Prevention and Cleanup
77
2
Summary
79
1
Additional Reading
80
1
5. Water Quality Regulations
81
25
Federal Regulations
82
11
Clean Water Act
82
3
Safe Drinking Water Act
85
3
National Environmental Policy Act
88
2
Endangered Species Act
90
1
Hazardous Waste Regulations
91
2
State Regulations
93
8
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
93
2
Water Quality Standards
95
3
Water Quality Certification
98
1
Wetlands Protection
99
2
State Environmental Policy Act
101
1
Local Regulations
101
3
Construction Related Ordinances
102
1
Special District Ordinances
103
1
Summary
104
1
Additional Reading
104
2
6. The Watershed Approach
106
12
Watershed Characteristics
110
1
Activities Affecting Water Quality
111
1
Alternatives for Addressing Concerns
112
2
Monitoring the Watershed
114
2
Summary
116
1
Additional Reading
116
2
7. Drinking Water
118
16
Drinking Water Sources
119
1
Drinking Water Treatment
120
3
Drinking Water Concerns
123
6
Watershed Disturbances
123
2
Groundwater Contamination
125
1
Microbial Contamination
126
1
Chlorinated Organics
127
1
Copper and Lead
128
1
Drinking Water Standards
129
3
Summary
132
1
Additional reading
132
2
8. Getting Personal about Clean Water
134
22
Water Quality at Home
135
10
Use Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Products
135
1
Use Household Water Wisely
136
2
Use Household Energy Wisely
138
1
Compost Your Lawn Clippings, Yard Debris,and Food Wastes
139
1
Recycle and reuse Household Goods instead of Throwing Them in the Trash
140
2
Follow Good Car Maintenance Practices
142
1
Use Your Automobile Less and Use It More Selectively
142
1
Be Mindful of Your Use of Pesticudes, Herbicides, and Fertilizers in Home Landscaping
143
1
Educate and Involve Your Children, and Set a Good Example
144
1
Be Mindful of Runoff from Your Property
145
1
Public Involvement
145
3
Environmental Organizations
148
1
Internet Resources
149
5
Summary
154
1
Additional Reading
155
1
Glossary
156
20
Index
176