Download or read book Water Encyclopedia, Water Quality and Resource Development written by Jay H. Lehr and published by Wiley-Interscience. This book was released on 2005-06 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume deals with the big picture of regional water supplies, how they become contaminated, how they can be protected and how they can best serve the surrounding populations and industries. Significant focus is placed upon the natural chemistry of available water supplies and its biological impacts. Case studies from regions around the world offer an excellent picture of the world's water resources.