Freshwater challenges of South Africa and its upper Vaal River : current state and outlook

"This book promotes better understanding and awareness of South Africa' significant water problems by describing the country's and especially the Upper Vaal River?s water resources. It is a "go-to" book for students, professionals and regular citizens when information is req...

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Main Author Du Plessis, Anja (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2017]
SeriesSpringer Water.
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Water-supply > South Africa.
Fresh water > South Africa.
South Africa.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
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505 0 |a Acknowledgements; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Part I: Global Context of Freshwater Resources; Chapter 1: Global Water Availability, Distribution and Use; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Water Availability and Distribution; 1.3 Water Use; 1.3.1 Agriculture; 1.3.2 Industries, Mining and Energy; 1.3.3 Domestic, Recreational and Environmental; References; Chapter 2: Global Water Quality Challenges; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Main Types of Water Pollution; 2.2.1 Point Sources; 2.2.2 Non-point Sources; 2.3 Main Contaminants and Problems; 2.3.1 Nutrients; 2.3.2 Erosion and Sedimentation. 
505 8 |a 2.3.3 Water Temperature2.3.4 Acidification; 2.3.5 Salinity; 2.3.6 Pathogenic Organisms; 2.3.7 Trace Metals, Human-Produced Chemicals and Other Toxins; 2.3.8 Introduced Species and Biological Disruptions; 2.3.9 Emerging Contaminants; 2.4 Overall Influence on the Environment and Human Health; 2.4.1 Environment; 2.4.2 Human Health; References; Chapter 3: Global Water Scarcity and Possible Conflicts; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Water Scarcity; 3.3 Access to Clean Drinking Water and Water Related Diseases; 3.4 Influences of Climate Change; 3.4.1 Observed Changes and/or Impacts. 
505 8 |a 3.4.2 Future Changes in Water Availability3.4.3 Future Changes in Water Demand and Water Stress; 3.5 Possible Water Conflicts; 3.5.1 California: Consequences of Severe Drought; 3.5.2 Sao Paulo: Water Shortages in a Metropolis; 3.5.3 Nigeria: Growing Economy and the Cost of Crumbling Infrastructure; References; Part II: South Africaś and the Upper Vaal WMAs Freshwater Resources; Chapter 4: South Africaś Water Availability and Use; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Water Availability; 4.3 Water Use and Losses Within the Country; 4.3.1 Agricultural Water Use and Losses. 
505 8 |a 4.3.2 Industrial WaterUse and Losses4.3.3 Municipal/Domestic Water Use and Losses; References; Chapter 5: The Upper Vaal WMA; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Upper Vaal Catchment Areas; 5.3 Geology and Soils; 5.4 Topography; 5.5 Hydrology; 5.6 Climate; 5.7 Ecology; 5.8 Land Cover and Land Use; References; Chapter 6: Primary Water Quality Challenges for South Africa and the Upper Vaal WMA; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Sewage or Microbial Pollution; 6.3 Eutrophication; 6.4 Agro-chemical Contamination; 6.5 Industrial Effluent Pollution; 6.6 Salinisation; 6.7 Mining Effluent Pollution; 6.8 Acidification. 
505 8 |a 6.9 Sediments and Soil Erosion6.10 Specific Water Quality Challenges Within the Upper Vaal WMA; References; Chapter 7: Water Scarcity and Other Significant Challenges for South Africa; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Water Scarcity; 7.3 Possible Influence of Climate Change; 7.4 Future Water Demand and Possible Water Conflicts; References; Part III: Future Possibilities and Strategic Actions; Chapter 8: A Future Outlook: Improved Water Efficiency and Possible Strategic Actions for South Africa and the Upper Vaal WMA; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Improved Water Efficiency Measures; 8.2.1 Agricultural Sector. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references. 
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