Water Cycle Management, 2015 A New Paradigm of Wastewater Reuse and Safety Control SpringerBriefs in Water Science and Technology Series

This book focuses on environmental engineering, and on wastewater treatment and reuse in particular, which is a vital aspect for countries and regions suffering from water shortages. It introduces a new water cycle management concept for designing water systems that mimic the hydrological cycle, where reclaimed water is produced, stored/regulated, supplied and used in a semi-natural manner so that its self-purification capacity and system efficiency can be maximized. To ensure safe water throughout the cycle, emphasis is placed on the control of ecological and pathogenic risks using a series of quality indices associated with bioassays and molecular biological analyses, as well as risk assessments focusing on protecting the environment and human health. Together with theoretical and technological discussions, a real case of a district water system for maximizing water circulation and reuse by means of a sophisticated water cycle is presented. This book introduces readers to essential new concepts and practices and illustrates the future perspectives offered by a new paradigm for design and safety control in the context of wastewater reuse systems.

Introduces the concept of water-cycle management for the design of water-reuse systems

Applies bioassay using freshwater luminescent bacteria for ecotoxicity assessment of water reuse

Proposes a comprehensive index of enteric pathogenic contamination by simultaneous detection of enteroviruses

Emphasizes the safety control of reclaimed water uses through water cycle management

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