About the Book: Environmental Management
Environmental pollution is one of the major problems faced by the world
community, especially in the cities of developing countries which have
experienced unbridled growth of population, urbanization, and industrialization.
Municipal services - such as water supply and sanitation, drainage of storm
water, management of solid and hazardous wastes, supply of adequate and safe
food, and housing - are unable to keep pace with urban growth. The unplanned
location of industries in and around urban areas and volume of traffic have
caused serious pollution problems. All these factors have led to deteriorating
environmental conditions, adversely impacting the health of the people.
Environmental degradation in