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Risk Analysis of Water Pollution, 2nd Edition

Risk Analysis of Water Pollution, 2nd Edition

Order Code: WY132
ISBN Number: 9783527321735
Publisher: Wiley
No. of Pages: 320
Date of Publication: 2009

Price: £99.99


This new edition of a classic text has now been extensively updated to accommodate the latest developments in water quality assessment, as well as in risk theory. The practice-oriented guide is a unique tool for identifying and evaluating local and regional environmental hazards from water pollution. Both groundwater, riverine water, and (coastal) seawater pollution is covered, including several case studies, complete with real-life data and a thorough evaluation using the methods described in the book. These include various mathematical approaches, such as decision theory, utility theory, fuzzy set theory, and risk-based multi-criteria decision analysis.
This edition also takes into account recent UNESCO and EU standards and directives.
Contents:
INTRODUCTION
  • Water Pollution and Risk Analysis
  • Water Pollution in Transboundary Regions
  • The EU Water Framework Directive
  • Uncertainties in Water Resources Management
  • Environmental Risk Assessment and Management
  • Aims and Organisation of the Book
  • Questions and Problems
RISK IDENTIFICATION
  • Definition of a Risk
  • Typology of Risks and the Precautionary Principle
  • Uncertainties in Water Pollution Problems
  • Water Quality Specifications
  • Probabilistic Risk and Reliability
  • Fuzzy Risk and Reliability
  • Questions and Problems

RISK QUANTIFICATION
  • Stochastic Approach
  • Fuzzy Set Theory
  • Time Dependence and System Risk
  • Questions and Problems

RISK ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL WATER QUALITY
  • Risk in Coastal Water Pollution
  • Risk in River Water Quality
  • Risk in Groundwater Contamination
  • Questions and Problems

RISK MANAGEMENT
  • Performance Indices and Figures of Merit
  • Objective Functions and Optimization
  • Basic Decision Theory
  • Elements of the Utility Theory
  • Multiobjective Decision Analysis
  • Questions and Problems



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