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A clear, straightforward presentation of concepts and issues in aquatic pollution

This comprehensive introductory text presents a systematic study of pollution in oceans, lakes, streams, and underground aquifers. In a clear, straightforward style that is easily accessible to nonscientists, it describes the sources, features, and effects of thirteen different types of aquatic pollution.

Fully updated to reflect current understanding and recent developments, this Third Edition of Aquatic Pollution covers every aspect of pollution associated with urban runoff, acid rain, sewage disposal, pesticides, oil spills, nutrient loading, and more. Case studies of major pollution sites such as Lake Erie, Three Mile Island, and the Rocky Mountain Arsenal help to illustrate points made in the general discussion. Important features of this new edition include:
* Updated discussions of nonpoint source pollution, industrial pollution, thermal pollution, pathogens, metals, plastics, and more
* New case studies of Chesapeake Bay and the Exxon Valdez
* Beginning-of-chapter outlines
* End-of-chapter study questions
* New special section on units of measurement
* Four chapters on the fundamentals of ecology and toxicology

Aquatic Pollution, Third Edition, is a first-rate teaching and learning tool for courses in environmental science, zoology, oceanography, biology, and civil or sanitary engineering. It is also an excellent primer for policymakers and activists focused on environmental issues.

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• Preface to the Third Edition(p. ix)
• Preface to the Second Edition(p. xiii)
• 1 Fundamental Concepts(p. 1)
• Simple Food Chain Theory(p. 2)
• Food Webs(p. 10)
• Food Webs and Ecosystem Stability(p. 12)
• References(p. 13)
• Questions(p. 13)
• 2 Photosynthesis(p. 16)
• Light Limitation of Photosynthesis(p. 18)
• Nutrient Limitation of Photosynthesis(p. 20)
• References(p. 32)
• Questions(p. 34)
• 3 Physical Factors Affecting Production(p. 36)
• Physical Properties of Water(p. 36)
• Water Column Stability and Overturning(p. 38)
• Seasonal Production Cycles(p. 42)
• Trophic Status(p. 43)
• Susceptibility of Systems to O[subscript 2] Depletion(p. 44)
• Estuaries--A Special Case(p. 46)
• References(p. 57)
• Questions(p. 58)
• 4 Cultural Eutrophication--Case Studies(p. 60)
• Case Study 1. Lake Washington(p. 62)
• Case Study 2. Lake Erie(p. 78)
• Case Study 3. Kaneohe Bay(p. 99)
• References(p. 111)
• Questions(p. 115)
• 5 Nonpoint Source Pollution(p. 117)
• Definitions(p. 118)
• Composition of Land Runoff(p. 118)
• Types of Sewer Systems(p. 121)
• Corrective Measures(p. 122)
• A Case Study--Lake Jackson, Florida(p. 127)
• References(p. 138)
• Questions(p. 139)
• 6 Sewage Treatment(p. 140)
• Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Treatment(p. 141)
• Land Application of Sewage(p. 151)
• Unconventional Sewage Treatment(p. 161)
• Detergent Phosphates(p. 163)
• References(p. 168)
• Questions(p. 170)
• 7 Pathogens in Natural Waters(p. 172)
• Sources of Pathogens(p. 173)
• Types of Pathogens and Their Detection(p. 173)
• Viral Pathogens(p. 182)
• Tests for Pathogens(p. 187)
• Treatment of Public Water Supplies(p. 191)
• References(p. 195)
• Questions(p. 198)
• 8 Toxicology(p. 199)
• The Role of Toxicology in Water Quality Management(p. 200)
• Kinds of Toxicity(p. 201)
• Determination of Toxicity(p. 208)
• Water Quality Standards(p. 213)
• The Two-Number Criterion(p. 218)
• Complicating Factors(p. 219)
• Public Health(p. 226)
• Protection of Wildlife(p. 232)
• Commentary(p. 233)
• References(p. 234)
• Questions(p. 237)
• 9 Industrial Pollution(p. 240)
• The Oxygen Sag(p. 241)
• Innovative Strategies for Reducing Industrial Pollution(p. 243)
• The Hawaiian Sugar Cane Industry(p. 245)
• The Pulp and Paper Industry(p. 256)
• A Case Study: The Buckeye Cellulose Corporation Pulp and Paper Mill at Perry, Florida(p. 266)
• Commentary(p. 269)
• References(p. 271)
• Questions(p. 273)
• 10 Pesticides(p. 274)
• Classification of Pesticides(p. 277)
• Pesticide Use(p. 280)
• Pesticide Effects on Nontarget Species(p. 285)
• Exaggerated and/or Erroneous Charges Against Pesticide Use(p. 288)
• Pesticide Persistence in the Biosphere and Food Chain Magnification(p. 295)
• Pesticide Effects on Birds(p. 299)
• Pest Resistance(p. 307)
• Alternatives to Synthetic Pesticide Use(p. 308)
• Commentary(p. 316)
• Polychlorinated Biphenyls(p. 321)
• References(p. 326)
• Questions(p. 331)
• 11 Thermal Pollution and Power Plants(p. 334)
• Power Plant Design(p. 335)
• Toxic Effects of Effluent Waters on Biota(p. 338)
• Case Study: The Florida Power and Light Power Plant at Turkey Point(p. 343)
• Correctives(p. 349)
• Internal Plant Kills(p. 351)
• Possible Beneficial Uses of Thermal Discharges(p. 358)
• References(p. 364)
• Questions(p. 367)
• 12 Metals(p. 369)
• The Question of Biological Magnification(p. 373)
• Case Studies(p. 374)
• References(p. 425)
• Questions(p. 429)
• 13 Oil Pollution(p. 432)
• Oil Discharges to the Marine Environment(p. 434)
• The Genesis of Oil(p. 444)
• What Is Oil?(p. 446)
• Toxicology(p. 449)
• Case Studies(p. 456)
• Correctives(p. 466)
• Commentary(p. 473)
• References(p. 476)
• Questions(p. 478)
• 14 Radioactivity(p. 480)
• Physical Background(p. 481)
• Radiation Toxicology(p. 484)
• Nuclear Fission and Fission Reactors(p. 495)
• Nuclear Fusion(p. 501)
• Radiation Releases by Power Plants(p. 504)
• Waste Disposal(p. 519)
• Commentary(p. 532)
• References(p. 533)
• Questions(p. 536)
• 15 Acid Deposition(p. 539)
• Acid Rain(p. 540)
• History of the Acid Deposition Problem(p. 541)
• Susceptibility of Lakes to Acid Deposition Effects(p. 543)
• Acid Deposition Toxicology(p. 545)
• Magnitude of Anthropogenic Emissions(p. 547)
• Correctives(p. 549)
• Legal Aspects(p. 555)
• Case Study: The Netherlands(p. 557)
• Commentary(p. 559)
• References(p. 561)
• Questions(p. 563)
• 16 Groundwater Pollution(p. 564)
• Reliance on Groundwater(p. 565)
• Extent of Groundwater Pollution(p. 567)
• Case Study: The Rocky Mountain Arsenal(p. 578)
• Legal Considerations(p. 583)
• Correctives(p. 590)
• References(p. 596)
• Questions(p. 597)
• 17 Plastics in the Sea(p. 599)
• The Nature of the Problem(p. 599)
• Effects(p. 601)
• Correctives(p. 606)
• References(p. 612)
• Questions(p. 614)
• Glossary(p. 615)
• Units of Measurement and Abbreviations(p. 629)
• Index(p. 631)

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