Introduction to Issues and Technology in Water Contaminants

Puteh, Mohd Hafiz and Abdullah, Noorul Hudai (2020) Introduction to Issues and Technology in Water Contaminants. In: Issues and Technology in Water Contaminants. Penerbit UTM Press, pp. 1-8. ISBN 9789835216923

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Abstract

About 70% of the earth’s surface is covered with water. Although the quantity of water on earth is vast, most of this does not fit for direct human consumption, particularly the saline water. The most accessible source of fresh water for human consumption is the surface water, including rivers and lakes, which consist of about 0.3% of the total fresh water volume on earth (Gleick, 1996). Unfortunately, the access to clean fresh water is inadequate in many parts of the world. This is largely due to the deterioration of raw water quality and the threat of water contaminants.

Item Type:	Book Section
Subjects:	T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD201-500 Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes > TD419-428 Water pollution T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD201-500 Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes > TD429.5-480.7 Water purification. Water treatment and conditioning. Saline water conversion
Depositing User:	Mr. Abdul Rahim Mat Radzuan
Date Deposited:	27 Oct 2021 07:48
Last Modified:	27 Oct 2021 07:48
URI:	http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/id/eprint/1961

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