Geology, soils, and geomorphology; ground water vadose zone hydrology; soil and ground water geochemistry and microbiology; sources and behavior of substance contaminants; assessment and monitoring; planning field investigations; geophysical and remote sensing techniques; charac…
This practical handbook looks at all aspects of the fate and transport of contaminants in soil and groundwater. Guidance is provided for selecting the most appropriate monitoring and remediation procedures, all of which are based on comprehensive field and.
Contains contributions from an international team of key researchers in the field Includes individual country reviews and recent international case studies, giving a broad perspective on the extent and severity of arsenic contamination and poisoning throughout the Asia-Pacific r…
Brings together the current knowledge on arsenic contamination worldwide, reviewing the field, highlighting common themes and pointing to key areas needing future research.
Arsenic is one of the most toxic and carcinogenic elements in the environment. This book brings together the current knowledge on arsenic contamination worldwide, reviewing the field, highlighting common themes and pointing to key areas needing future research.
This book begins with the basic principles of pharmacology and toxicology, risk analysis, and air, water, and soil pollution. It then examines various toxicants and hazards, such as airborne hazards, halogenated hydrocarbons, metals, and organic solvents. Chapters also discuss f…
