Emerging Aquatic Contaminants 1st Edition

Emerging Aquatic Contaminants 1st Edition by Manish Kumar, Sanjeeb Mohapatra, Karrie Weber

Discover a timely, authoritative guide to the contaminants transforming water science and policy worldwide. This book captures the latest research on emerging aquatic contaminants — from pharmaceuticals, personal care Books, and PFAS to microplastics and novel industrial pollutants — and explains their detection, environmental fate, human-health risks, and treatment options in clear, practical terms.

Built for researchers, water managers, policymakers, and environmental engineers, the text blends rigorous science with real-world relevance. Detailed sections explore monitoring techniques, analytical challenges, risk assessment frameworks, and engineering solutions for wastewater and drinking-water systems. Case studies and regional perspectives make the content applicable to urban utilities and rural supply systems across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond, helping readers translate knowledge into local action.

What you’ll gain: a deeper understanding of contaminant sources and pathways, up-to-date analytical methods for trace-level detection, and effective mitigation strategies that inform regulatory decisions and infrastructure investments. Whether you’re designing treatment upgrades, shaping policy, or conducting environmental monitoring, this book delivers the insights needed to address both global trends and regional water-quality challenges.

Engaging, practical, and scientifically robust, Emerging Aquatic Contaminants is an essential reference for anyone tackling water pollution in the 21st century. Add it to your professional library today and stay ahead in the evolving field of aquatic contaminant science.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.