Water Quality Assessments

A guide to the use of biota, sediments and water in environmental monitoring, Second Edition

By: Deborah V. Chapman (Editor)

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Paperback | 22 August 1996 | Edition Number 2

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This second edition of a highly successful guide has been completely updated to take in the latest developments in strategies and methodologies. It gives comprehensive and practical advice on designing and setting up monitoring programmes to obtain valid data for water quality assessment in all types of freshwater bodies. Water Quality Assessments provides key information for all agencies and individuals responsible for water quality; is an essential aid for anyone involved in setting up a water quality assessment programme, or in studying the subject as part of their course; addresses the key recommendations of Agenda 21 of the United Nations Conference on Environmental and Development.

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Foreword to the first edition
Foreword to the second edition
Summary and scope
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations used in text
An introduction to water quality
Characterisation of water bodies
Definitions related to water quality
Anthropogenic impacts on water quality
Pollutant sources and pathways
Spatial and temporal variations
Economic development and water quality
References.Strategies for water quality assessment
Introduction
The water quality assessment process
Typical water quality monitoring programmes
Design of assessment programmes
Implementation of water quality assessment programmes
Data processing
Data quality control
Interpretation and dissemination of data
Recommendations
References.Selection of water quality variables
Introduction
Hydrological variables
General variables
Nutrients
Organic matter
Major ions
Other inorganic variables
Metals
Organic contaminants
Microbiological indicators
Selection of variables
Summary and recommendations
References.The use of particulate material
Introduction
Composition of particulate matter
Transport and deposition
Environmental control of particulate matter quality
Sampling of particulate matter
Analysis of particulate matter
Development of a programme for assessing particulate matter quality
Data evaluation
The use of particulate material in water quality assessments: case studies
Conclusions and future developments
References.The use of biological material
Introduction
Factors affecting biological systems in the aquatic environment
Uses and benefits of biological methods
Ecological methods
Microbiological methods
Physiological and biochemical methods
Methods for assessing toxic pollution in controlled environments
The use of aquatic organisms in chemical monitoring
Histological and morphological methods
Biological sampling strategies and techniques
Selection of biological methods: case studies
Conclusions and recommendations
References.Rivers
Introduction
Hydrological characteristics
Chemical characteristics
Biological characteristics
Major water quality issues in rivers
Strategies for water quality assessment in river systems
Approaches to river monitoring and assessment: case studies
Summary and conclusions
References.Lakes
Introduction
Characteristics and typology
Water quality issues
The application of sediment studies in lakes
Assessment strategies
Approaches to lake assessment: case studies
Summary and conclusions
References.Groundwater
Introduction
Characteristics of graoundwater bodies
Water-soil-rock interactions
Groundwater quality issues
Assessment strategies
Examples of groundwater assessment
Conclusions and recommendations
References.Data handling and presentation
Introduction
Handling, storage and retrieval of water quality data
Data charcteristics
Basic statistics
Basic graphical methods
Data analysis and interpretation methods
Advanced data analysis and management techniques
Examples of the application of data analysis and presentation
References
Appendix: basic design for sampling programmes
Index
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