1st Edition

Nitrates in Groundwater

By Larry W. Canter Copyright 1997
    288 Pages
    by Routledge

    280 Pages
    by CRC Press

    This time-saving book provides extensive coverage of all important aspects of nitrates in groundwater, ranging from prevention to problem assessment to remediation. It begins by highlighting the nitrogen cycle and related health concerns, providing both background information and a unique perspective on health issues. It then analyzes subsurface pr

    Fundamental Aspects of Nitrates in Groundwater
    The Nitrogen Cycle
    The Nitrogen Cycle in Soil and Groundwater
    Sources of Nitrate to Groundwater
    National Survey of Nitrates (and Pesticides) in Drinking Water Wells
    Health Concerns Related to Nitrates
    Influence of Subsurface Processes
    Nitrogen Transformations
    Nitrogen Transport and Fate
    Factors Influencing Nitrogen Leaching from Fertilizers
    Usage of Laboratory Studies
    Illustrations of Nitrate Pollution of Groundwater
    Illustrations from the United States
    Illustrations from European and Other Countries
    Vulnerability Mapping of Groundwater Resources
    Context of Vulnerability Mapping
    Summary of 10 Mapping Techniques
    Vulnerability Mapping in Belgium
    Groundwater Vulnerability to Agricultural Nitrate Pollution in the United Kingdom
    Terrain Suitability Rating for Septic Tank Systems in Canada
    Groundwater Contamination Susceptibility in Minnesota
    DRASTIC: A Standardized System for Evaluating Groundwater Pollution Potential in the United States
    Soil/Aquifer Field Evaluation (SAFE)
    Advantages and Limitations Relative to Vulnerability Mapping
    Development of a Nitrate Pollution Index
    Conceptual Framework for Development of an Index
    Identification of Pertinent Factors
    Assignment of Relative Importance Weights
    Establishing Methods for Evaluating Pertinent Factors
    Determining Aggregation Approach for the Index
    Field Testing of the Index
    Models for Nitrates in the Subsurface Environment
    Source Characterization Models
    Nitrate Transport Models
    Plume Model for Nitrogen Point Source
    Management Models for Prevention and Control
    Management Measures for Nitrate Pollution Prevention
    Fertilizer Management Measures
    Other Management Measures
    Treatment Measures for Nitrates in Groundwater
    Treatment by Ion Exchange, Reverse Osmosis, or Electrodialysis
    Treatment by Biological Denitrification
    Treatment by In Situ Denitrification

    Biography

    Canter, Larry W.