DRINKING WATER QUALITY Assessment and Management

Book Details:

• Author: S.K. Gupta & I.C. Gupta

• Publisher: Scientific Publishers

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st

• Year of Publication: 2020

• ISBN: 9789389184372

• Pages: 273

• Binding: Hardbound

• Dimensions: 6.25 x 9.25 x 1.25 inches

About the Book:
This comprehensive volume focuses on Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), which emphasizes the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. Despite growing global awareness about the scarcity of clean water, its wastage and pollution persist—leading to critical challenges in both developed and developing regions.

The book addresses these pressing issues by exploring key aspects of the water cycle and water management with a focus on water quality and its implications for domestic usage. It is divided into seven insightful chapters:

1. Water Resources: Supply and Demand

2. Water Pollution

3. Water Quality Parameters and Standards

4. Laboratory Analysis of Water Samples

5. Raw Water Treatment

6. Treatment of Polluted Water

7. Tips for Water Conservation

The content is particularly relevant for:

• Civil engineers and public health engineers

• Environmental and agricultural specialists

• Researchers, policymakers, and government program planners

It supports several national initiatives such as the National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP), Namami Gange, and schemes by MoEF, CGWB, and CPCB. This book is not just an academic asset but a practical guide for achieving water sustainability, making it an essential reference for universities, libraries, and professionals involved in water resource management.