Waste Water Treatment and Reuse in the Mediterranean Region

Waste Water Treatment and Reuse in the Mediterranean Region
Author: Damià Barceló
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2011-01-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 364218281X

Water scarcity and the need for ecological sustainability have led to the introduction of treated waste water as an additional water resource in the national water resource management plans of Mediterranean countries. Summarizing the results generated within the European Union-funded project INNOVA-MED, this volume highlights the following topics: Application of innovative technologies and practices for waste water treatment and reuse adapted to the Mediterranean region Constraints on the application of advanced treatments and reuse of reclaimed water and sludge Problems and requirements of sustainable water management in the Mediterranean area The book includes several examples of Mediterranean countries, such as Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Palestine and Spain, and presents their practical experiences in the application of innovative processes and practices for waste water treatment and reuse.

Reference Handbook on Environmental Compliance and Enforcement in the Mediterranean Region

Reference Handbook on Environmental Compliance and Enforcement in the Mediterranean Region
Author: United Nations Environment Programme. Mediterranean Action Plan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2004
Genre: Environmental management
ISBN:

The purpose of this handbook is to raise the level of performance of the environmental inspectors and support the guidelines established under the LBS Protocol by providing details on assessing, developing, implementing and sustaining a viable inspection program.

Waste Discharge into the Marine Environment

Waste Discharge into the Marine Environment
Author: Sam Stuart
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 439
Release: 2015-12-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1483148408

Waste Discharge into The Marine Environment: Principles and Guidelines for the Mediterranean Action Plan covers the legal (framework convention and related protocols), scientific (research, monitoring, and assessment), and management (integrated planning) regarding the protection of the Mediterranean Sea. The book provides principles and guidelines in the issuance of permits for the discharge of water wastes and other matter into the marine environment. The text consists of seven chapters that are organized into two parts. The first part covers the guidance of the control of discharge of potentially harmful substances into the Mediterranean Sea. The second part discusses the technical aspects governing the issue of authorization for the discharge of wastes containing harmful substances. The book will appeal to readers concerned with waste disposal policies in the Mediterranean Sea.