Development of advanced technologies is a critical component in overcoming the
looming water crisis. Stressing emerging technologies and strategies that
facilitate water sustainability for future generations, the second volume in the
two-volume set Sustainable Water Management and Technologies provides current
and forthcoming technologies research, development, and applications to help
ensure availability of water for all. The book emphasizes emerging
nanotechnology, biotechnology, and information technology applications as well
as sustainable processes and products to protect the environment and human
health, save water and energy, and minimize material use. It also discusses such
topics as groundwater transport, protection, and remediation, industrial and
wastewater treatment, reuse, and disposal, membrane technology for water
purification