| Description |
xii, 383 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Water Quality -- Ch. 3. Designing A Monitoring Programme -- Ch. 4. Resources for A Monitoring Programme -- Ch. 5. Field Work and Sampling -- Ch. 6. Field Testing Methods -- Ch. 7. Physical and Chemical Analyses -- Ch. 8. Advanced Instrumental Analysis -- Ch. 9. Analytical Quality Assurance -- Ch. 10. Microbiological Analyses -- Ch. 11. Biological Monitoring -- Ch. 12. Hydrological Measurements -- Ch. 13. Sediment Measurements -- Ch. 14. Use and Reporting of Monitoring Data -- Appendix 1. Portable Field Kits |
| Summary |
The approaches and methods for water quality monitoring described in this handbook are based upon the experience gained, over two decades, with the design and establishment of the global freshwater quality monitoring network, GEMS/WATER. The GEMS/WATER programme is co-sponsored by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Health organization (WHO), together with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the World Meteorological Organiza . |
| Analysis |
Water Quality |
| Notes |
Published on behalf of United Nations Environment Programme, World Health Organization |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Credits |
Published on behalf of United Nations Environment Programme, World Health Organization |
| Performer |
Published on behalf of United Nations Environment Programme, World Health Organization |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Fresh water.
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Water quality management.
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Water quality -- Measurement.
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Water -- Analysis.
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| Author |
Ballance, Richard.
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Bartram, Jamie.
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United Nations Environment Programme.
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World Health Organization.
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| LC no. |
96069968 |
| ISBN |
0419217304 (paperback) |
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0419223207 (acid-free paper) |
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