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Preface and Acknowledgments | |
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Introduction | |
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The Water Environment | |
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The Hydrologic Cycle | |
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Natural Conditions That Influence Water Quality | |
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Geology | |
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Climate | |
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Vegetation | |
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Morphology | |
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Location | |
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Human Activities That Affect Water Quality | |
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Rivers and Streams | |
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Lakse and Ponds | |
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Wetlands | |
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Bays and Estuaries | |
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Oceans and Seas | |
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Groundwater | |
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Atmospheric Water | |
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Summary | |
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Additional Reading | |
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Water Chemistry and Microbiology | |
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The Water Molecule | |
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Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature | |
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pH | |
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Organic Substances | |
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Inorganic Substances | |
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Solids | |
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Nutrients | |
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Toxics | |
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Microorganisms | |
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Summary | |
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Additional Reading | |
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Sources of Water Pollution | |
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Stormwater Runoff | |
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Domestic Discharges | |
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Septic Systems | |
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Sewage Treatment Plants | |
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Industrial Discharges | |
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Accidental Spills | |
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Water Control Structures | |
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Summary | |
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Additional Reading | |
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Preventing Water Pollution | |
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Prevention | |
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Natural Water Pollution Control Processes | |
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Stormwater Treatment | |
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Domestic Treatment | |
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Septic Systems | |
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Sewage Treatment Plants | |
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Industrial Treatment | |
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Spill Prevention and Cleanup | |
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Summary | |
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Additional Reading | |
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Water Quality Regulations | |
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Federal Regulations | |
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Clean Water Act | |
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Safe Drinking Water Act | |
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National Environmental Policy Act | |
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Endangered Species Act | |
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Hazardous Waste Regulations | |
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State Regulations | |
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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System | |
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Water Quality Standards | |
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Water Quality Certification | |
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Wetlands Protection | |
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State Environmental Policy Act | |
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Local Regulations | |
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Construction Related Ordinances | |
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Special District Ordinances | |
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Summary | |
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Additional Reading | |
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The Watershed Approach | |
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Watershed Characteristics | |
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Activities Affecting Water Quality | |
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Alternatives for Addressing Concerns | |
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Monitoring the Watershed | |
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Summary | |
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Additional Reading | |
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Drinking Water | |
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Drinking Water Sources | |
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Drinking Water Treatment | |
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Drinking Water Concerns | |
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Watershed Disturbances | |
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Groundwater Contamination | |
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Microbial Contamination | |
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Chlorinated Organics | |
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Copper and Lead | |
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Drinking Water Standards | |
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Summary | |
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Additional reading | |
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Getting Personal about Clean Water | |
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Water Quality at Home | |
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Use Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Products | |
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Use Household Water Wisely | |
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Use Household Energy Wisely | |
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Compost Your Lawn Clippings, Yard Debris, and Food Wastes | |
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Recycle and reuse Household Goods instead of Throwing Them in the Trash | |
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Follow Good Car Maintenance Practices | |
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Use Your Automobile Less and Use It More Selectively | |
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Be Mindful of Your Use of Pesticudes, Herbicides, and Fertilizers in Home Landscaping | |
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Educate and Involve Your Children, and Set a Good Example | |
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Be Mindful of Runoff from Your Property | |
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Public Involvement | |
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Environmental Organizations | |
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Internet Resources | |
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Summary | |
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Additional Reading | |
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Glossary | |
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Index | |