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OverviewA comprehensive resource, this book opens with discussions of the contamination of sediments resulting from discharge of pollutants, excessive nutrients, and other hazardous substances from anthropogenic activities. It examines impacts observed as a result of these discharges, including the presence of hazardous materials and the phenomenon of eutrophication, and elucidates the remediation techniques developed to restore the health of sediments and how to evaluate the remediation technologies using indicators. The text highlights the problems inherent when dealing with contaminated sediments in rivers, lakes, and estuaries and includes numerous case studies that illustrate key concepts. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Catherine N. Mulligan , Masaharu Fukue , Yoshio SatoPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc Imprint: CRC Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.750kg ISBN: 9781420061536ISBN 10: 1420061534 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 16 December 2009 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction to Sediment Contamination and Management. Introduction to Sediments. Characterization of Contaminated Sediments. Remediation Assessment, Sampling and Monitoring. Natural Attenuation/Natural Recovery of Contaminated Sediments. In Situ Remediation and Management of Contaminated Sediments. Remediation of Dredged Contaminated Sediments. Assessment of the Treatment of Sediments. Current State and Future Directions. Index. Appendix: Standards and Guidelines.ReviewsAuthor InformationCatherine N. Mulligan, Masaharu Fukue, Yoshio Sato Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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