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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 | |