Waters of Brazil : strategic analysis /: strategic analysis. ([2017])
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- Book
- Title:
- Waters of Brazil : strategic analysis /: strategic analysis. ([2017])
- Main Title:
- Waters of Brazil : strategic analysis
- Further Information:
- Note: Carlos Eduardo De Mattos Bicudo, Jose Galizia Tundisi, Marcos Cortesô Barnsley Scheuenstuhl, editors.
- Editors:
- Bicudo, Carlos E. de (Carlos Eduardo)
Tundisi, J. G
Scheuenstuhl, Marcos C. Barnsley - Contents:
- Dedication; Preface; Knowledge; Contents; Chapter 1: Management of Water Resources and Irrigated Agriculture in Brazil; Situation of Water Resources in Latin America and in Brazil; Irrigated Agriculture in Brazil; Integrated Management of Water Resources: Democratic and Sustainable Vision; Final Remarks; References; Chapter 2: Water and Health: Global and National Aspects; Introduction; Water and Health; Situation in Brazil; Perspectives; Recommendations; References; Chapter 3: Water and Economy; Introduction; Charging for the Use of Water; Brazilian Legislation of Water Resources. The User Payer Principle (UPP) Billing for Water Abstraction; The Billing for Discharge of Effluents (PPP); The Brazilian Experience in the Management of Inland Waters; References; Chapter 4: Conservation and Reuse as Management Tools to Mitigate the Billing Charges for Use of Water in the Industrial Sector; Introduction; Brazilian Industry and Environmental Management; Opportunities and Constraints for Industrial Sustainability; Options for Promoting Industrial Sustainability in Terms of Water Resources; Maintain the Traditional Situation. Purchasing Reuse Water from Sanitation Companies Treat and Reuse Your Own Effluents; Management of Demand; Management of Supply; Assessment of Viability; Current State of Industrial Reuse in Brazil and in the State of São Paulo; Simulation of the Reduction of Costs Associated to the Billing of Water due to Reuse, in Some Industries of the State of São Paulo;Dedication; Preface; Knowledge; Contents; Chapter 1: Management of Water Resources and Irrigated Agriculture in Brazil; Situation of Water Resources in Latin America and in Brazil; Irrigated Agriculture in Brazil; Integrated Management of Water Resources: Democratic and Sustainable Vision; Final Remarks; References; Chapter 2: Water and Health: Global and National Aspects; Introduction; Water and Health; Situation in Brazil; Perspectives; Recommendations; References; Chapter 3: Water and Economy; Introduction; Charging for the Use of Water; Brazilian Legislation of Water Resources. The User Payer Principle (UPP) Billing for Water Abstraction; The Billing for Discharge of Effluents (PPP); The Brazilian Experience in the Management of Inland Waters; References; Chapter 4: Conservation and Reuse as Management Tools to Mitigate the Billing Charges for Use of Water in the Industrial Sector; Introduction; Brazilian Industry and Environmental Management; Opportunities and Constraints for Industrial Sustainability; Options for Promoting Industrial Sustainability in Terms of Water Resources; Maintain the Traditional Situation. Purchasing Reuse Water from Sanitation Companies Treat and Reuse Your Own Effluents; Management of Demand; Management of Supply; Assessment of Viability; Current State of Industrial Reuse in Brazil and in the State of São Paulo; Simulation of the Reduction of Costs Associated to the Billing of Water due to Reuse, in Some Industries of the State of São Paulo; Conclusions and Recommendations; References; Chapter 5: The Issue of Water in the Brazilian Semi-Arid Region; Introduction; Physical Characteristics of the Semi-Arid Northeast; Regional Water Potentials: Surface Waters. Regional Water Potencials: Ground Waters Public Health; Occurrence of Desertification Process in the Northeast; Potential Impacts of Climatic Changes; Solutions for the Problem of Water in the Northeastern Semi-Arid; The Droughts and Their Consequences; The Search for Solutions; Well Drillings; High Rate of Dry Wells, Given the Geological Peculiarities; Rural Tanks; Ground Water Dams; Treatment and Reuse of Wastewaters; Long Distance Water Transportation; Conclusions; References; Chapter 6: Amazonia: Water Resources and Sustainability; Characterization and Extent of Water. Quality and Monitoring of Water Systems Functioning of Water Systems; Diversity of Aquatic Organisms in Amazonia; Function, Valuation and Social Issues; Waters of Amazonia and International Environmental Law; Future of Water Systems of Amazonia; References; Chapter 7: Urbanization and Water Resources; Population and Urbanization; Urbanization Processes; Uses and Impacts of Urbanization on Water Resources; General View; Main Risks; Integrated Management of Urban Waters; Management Structure of the City; The Services; Integration. … (more)
- Publisher Details:
- Switzerland : Springer
- Publication Date:
- 2017
- Extent:
- 1 online resource
- Subjects:
- 333.9100981
Environment
Water -- Brazil
Water-supply -- Brazil
Water quality -- Brazil
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Real Estate -- General
Ecology
Water
Water quality
Water-supply
Science -- Life Sciences -- Ecology
Technology & Engineering -- Agriculture -- General
Technology & Engineering -- Environmental -- Water Supply
Science -- Earth Sciences -- Hydrology
Ecological science, the Biosphere
Agricultural science
Water supply & treatment
Hydrology & the hydrosphere
Environmental pollution
Ecology
Agriculture
Technology & Engineering -- Environmental -- General
Brazil -- Environmental conditions
Brazil
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- English
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- 9783319413723
3319413724 - Related ISBNs:
- 9783319413716
3319413716 - Notes:
- Note: Includes bibliographical references.
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