Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1. Introduction to Water Chemistry
Chapter 2. Structure of H2O
Chapter 3. Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Water
Chapter 4. Water Sampling Methods
Chapter 5. Chemical Analysis of Water
Chapter 6. Organization of Water Chemistry Data
Chapter 7. Graphic Presentation of Water Chemistry Data
Chapter 8. Assessment of Suitability of Water for Drinking Purposes
Chapter 9. Assessment of Suitability of Water for Irrigation Purposes
Chapter 10. Assessment of Suitability of Water for Domestic Purposes
Chapter 11. Assessment of Suitability of Water for Industrial Purposes
Chapter 12. Water Chemistry Variations
Chapter 13. Hydrogeochemistry
14. Interpretation of Water Chemistry Data
Chapter 15. Application of Statistics in the Interpretation of Water Chemistry Data
Chapter 16. Application of Multivariate Statistical Techniques
Chapter 17. Water Contamination
Chapter 18. Common Contaminants
Chapter 19. Water Pollution from Agriculture
Chapter 20. Water Chemistry Report
About the Author
Annexure
Reviews
“The book on water chemistry is indeed a much needed one, especially from person like Dr Reddy who is an astute professional in the domain. During my teaching years I could sense the acute demand for a book on water chemistry as the subject is gaining immense importance over the years due to enormous water quality deterioration and rapid water contamination issues. The water chemistry monitoring and assessment has become an ardent environmental topic, and statutory obligation for bulk exploiters of water. Dr Reddy has immense experience and expertise on water chemistry being associated with hydrogeochemistry for the past three decades. I am sure he has shared all his treasure of knowledge and skill on analysis and interpretation of water chemistry data in the Book. Dr Reddy, being a member of the Editorial Board of our journal, he was regularly providing reviews and inputs to research Papers related to water chemistry. The Book will be very much helpful and cater to wide spectrum of people including students, researchers, professional concerned about water.” – Professor D. V. Reddy, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, India
Audience
i. Students (UG &PG), Research scholars, Faculty of Geology, Hydrogeology, Chemistry, Civil and Chemical engineering, environmental science/engineering.
ii. Professionals like Water Chemists, Analytical Chemists, Civil Engineers, Environmentalists, Water supply Engineers, Public Health Engineers, Rural water supply professionals etc.
iii. Departments/organizations like CWC, CGWB, State Irrigation, Water resources, Ground water, PHED, Health Dept. Pollution control boards,
iv. Universities, Training institutions, Research institutions, Water analysis laboratories
v. Mining industry, Food processing industry, Agriculture sector, Core industry which uses water in bulk.
vi. NGOs/Consultants who are engaged in water management, waster water treatment
Keywords
Hydrogeochemistry; Aquifer; Water facies; Water quality assessment; Water contamination