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Land Use and Water Quality: The Impacts of Diffuse Pollution
IWA Publishing
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© 2022 IWA Publishing
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9781789061123
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May 2022
The influence of landscapes – topography, soil, vegetation, geology – on water quality is an inherent part of the global water cycle. Land use has adverse impacts for example when soils are exposed, significant quantities of pollutants are released (including anthropogenic materials added to those naturally present), or pollutants are added directly to the water environment.
Those impacts range from industrial development to farming and urbanisation. Whilst inefficient polluting industrial effluents are still tolerated in some countries, and poorly treated sewage globally remains a huge challenge for sanitation and public health, as well as the water environment, diffuse pollution is relatively poorly recognised or understood. The operator of a sewage or trade effluent treatment plant is consciously discharging effluent to the local river. But a farmer is simply growing crops or farming livestock, a city commuter driving to work is unlikely to be thinking how brake pad wear has released copper to the water (and air) environment and hydrocarbons and particulates too; no one is intending to cause pollution of the water environment. The same applies to industrial chemists creating fire-proofing chemicals, solvents, fertilisers, pesticides, cosmetics and many more substances which contaminate the environment. Understanding and ultimately minimising diffuse pollution is in that sense the science of unintended consequences. And the consequences can be severe, for water resources and ecosystems. It's a global problem.
This book comprises 18 papers from experts around the globe, presenting evidence from tropical as well as temperate regions, and rural as well as urban land use challenges. The book explores the nature of diffuse pollution and exemplifies the issues at various scales, from high-level national overviews to particular catchment and pollutant issues.
By contrast, natural or semi-natural forest cover has long been recognised as safeguarding water quality in reservoirs (examples from Australia to Thailand and UK). The final chapter looks at how landscapes generally, can be designed to minimise pollution risks from particular land-uses, arguing for a more widespread catchment approach to water-aware landscape design, allied with flood risk resilience, place-making for people, and biodiversity opportunities too.
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Land Use and Water Quality: The Impacts of Diffuse Pollution
Edited by: Puangrat Kajitvichyanukul, Brian D'Arcy
https://doi.org/10.2166/9781789061123
ISBN (electronic): 9781789061123
Publisher: IWA Publishing
Published: 2022
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: Land use and diffuse pollution: are perceptions part of the problem?PDF LinkPDFByB. J. D'Arcy;B. J. D'Arcy1Independent Environmental Consultant, Kinross KY13 9JR,UKSearch for other works by this author on:D. Kay;D. Kay2CREH, University of Wales, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 8HU Wales,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Keiko WadaKeiko Wada6Institute of Lake Biwa, Yodo River Water Environmental Research,JapanSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 3: Long term studies in Lake Pátzcuaro, eutrophication and recovery efforts during one decadePDF LinkPDFByL. Bravo-Inclán;L. Bravo-Inclán1Department of Hydrobiology and Environmental Assessment, Mexican Institute of Water Technology (IMTA), Jiutepec, Morelos 62550,Mexico
* Search for other works by this author on:J. J. Sánchez-Chávez;J. J. Sánchez-Chávez1Department of Hydrobiology and Environmental Assessment, Mexican Institute of Water Technology (IMTA), Jiutepec, Morelos 62550,MexicoSearch for other works by this author on:A. C. Tomasini-Ortiz;A. C. Tomasini-Ortiz2Department of Waste Water Treatment, IMTA, Jiutepec, Morelos,MexicoSearch for other works by this author on:R. González-Villela;R. González-Villela1Department of Hydrobiology and Environmental Assessment, Mexican Institute of Water Technology (IMTA), Jiutepec, Morelos 62550,MexicoSearch for other works by this author on:M. Mijangos-Carro;M. Mijangos-Carro1Department of Hydrobiology and Environmental Assessment, Mexican Institute of Water Technology (IMTA), Jiutepec, Morelos 62550,MexicoSearch for other works by this author on:F. Bernal-BrooksF. Bernal-Brooks3Instituto de Investigaciones sobre los Recursos Naturales, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Morelia, Michoacán 58830,MexicoSearch for other works by this author on: -
Chapter 5: Microbiological impact of diffuse pollution sources on water qualityPDF LinkPDFByMats Leifels;Mats Leifels1Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering, Nanyang Technological University,SingaporeSearch for other works by this author on:Kwanrawee Sirikanchana;Kwanrawee Sirikanchana2Research Laboratory of Biotechnology, Chulabhorn Research Institute, Bangkok,ThailandSearch for other works by this author on:James EbdonJames Ebdon3Environment and Public Health Research and Enterprise Group, School of Environment and Technology, University of Brighton, Brighton,United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 8: Diffuse water pollution in the United States: trends, regulations and outlooksPDF LinkPDFByMi-Hyun Park;Mi-Hyun Park1Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles,USASearch for other works by this author on:Eakalak Khan;Eakalak Khan2Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Nevada, Las Vegas,USASearch for other works by this author on:Xavier Swamikannu;Xavier Swamikannu3Institute of the Environment & Sustainability, University of California, Los Angeles,USA4California Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles, CA,USASearch for other works by this author on:Michael K. Stenstrom;Michael K. Stenstrom1Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles,USASearch for other works by this author on:Joo-Hyon KangJoo-Hyon Kang5Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul,KoreaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 9: Rural diffuse pollution in Scotland: impacts and managementPDF LinkPDFByF. Napier;F. Napier1Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Strathallan House, Castle Business Park, Stirling FK9 4TZ,UKSearch for other works by this author on:I. Sime;I. Sime2NatureScot, Great Glen House, Leachkin Road, Inverness IV3 8NW,UKSearch for other works by this author on:M. Aitken;M. Aitken1Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Strathallan House, Castle Business Park, Stirling FK9 4TZ,UKSearch for other works by this author on:K. KortlandK. Kortland3Forestry and Land Scotland, Smithton, Inverness IV2 7NL,UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 10: Implications of land use and land-use changes to water quality in Korea: status, management and policy developmentPDF LinkPDFByF. K. Geronimo;F. K. GeronimoDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Kongju National University Cheonan City,Republic of Korea. E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Lehyung KimLehyung KimDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Kongju National University Cheonan City,Republic of Korea. E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 11: Protected areas and the diffuse pollution problem: rivers of the Kruger National Park, South AfricaPDF LinkPDFByE. S. Riddell;E. S. Riddell1South African National Parks, Skukuza, Kruger National Park,South Africa2Centre for Water Resources Research, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg,South AfricaSearch for other works by this author on:L. Boyd;L. Boyd3Golder Associates Africa (Pty) Ltd, Midrand,South AfricaSearch for other works by this author on:R. M. Petersen;R. M. Petersen1South African National Parks, Skukuza, Kruger National Park,South AfricaSearch for other works by this author on:R. G. M. HeathR. G. M. Heath3Golder Associates Africa (Pty) Ltd, Midrand,South AfricaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 12: Determination of changes in neonicotinoid pesticide concentrations and assessment of the risk posed to aquatic organisms in rivers based on high-frequency samplingPDF LinkPDFByYuki Kotani;Yuki Kotani1Graduate School of Technology, Osaka Institute of Technology, 5-16-1 Omiya, Asahi, Osaka 535-8585,JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Yoshinori Yabuki;Yoshinori Yabuki2Research Institute of Environment, Agriculture and Fisheries, Osaka Prefecture, 442 Shakudo, Habikino, Osaka 583-0862,JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Arisa Banno;Arisa Banno2Research Institute of Environment, Agriculture and Fisheries, Osaka Prefecture, 442 Shakudo, Habikino, Osaka 583-0862,JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Takashi Daifuku;Takashi Daifuku2Research Institute of Environment, Agriculture and Fisheries, Osaka Prefecture, 442 Shakudo, Habikino, Osaka 583-0862,JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Yukio KomaiYukio Komai3Department of Environmental Engineering, Osaka Institute of Technology, 5-16-1 Omiya, Asahi, Osaka 535-8585,JapanSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 13: Addressing adverse water quality in Strathclyde Loch, ScotlandPDF LinkPDFByMark D. Wyer;Mark D. Wyer1Centre for Research into Environment and Health, Department of Geography and Earth Sciences, Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 3DBSearch for other works by this author on:David Kay;David Kay1Centre for Research into Environment and Health, Department of Geography and Earth Sciences, Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 3DBSearch for other works by this author on:Calum McPhail;Calum McPhail2Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Angus Smith Building, 6 Parklands Avenue, Eurocentral, Holytown, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML1 4WQSearch for other works by this author on:Chris Kay;Chris Kay1Centre for Research into Environment and Health, Department of Geography and Earth Sciences, Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 3DBSearch for other works by this author on:Carol Francis;Carol Francis3CREH Analytical, Hoyland House, 50 Back Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 4RSSearch for other works by this author on:Cheryl Davies;Cheryl Davies3CREH Analytical, Hoyland House, 50 Back Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 4RSSearch for other works by this author on:John Watkins;John Watkins3CREH Analytical, Hoyland House, 50 Back Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 4RSSearch for other works by this author on:Julie BollandJulie Bolland2Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Angus Smith Building, 6 Parklands Avenue, Eurocentral, Holytown, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML1 4WQSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 14: Socio-economic impacts of pollution and restoration: Loch Leven case study, UKPDF LinkPDFByB. J. D'Arcy;B. J. D'Arcy1Independent Consultant, Kinross,UKSearch for other works by this author on:L. Kuhfuss;L. Kuhfuss2James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen,UKSearch for other works by this author on:R. AudsleyR. Audsley4SRUC, Auchincruive,UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 15: Diffuse pollution and contamination of pesticides in natural water and water supply: case study of Northern ThailandPDF LinkPDFByPuangrat Kajitvichyanukul;Puangrat Kajitvichyanukul1Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200,ThailandSearch for other works by this author on:Suthatip Sinyoung;Suthatip Sinyoung2Environmental Assessment and Technology for Hazardous Waste Management Research Center, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90112,ThailandSearch for other works by this author on:Ruediger AnlaufRuediger Anlauf3Osnabrueck University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Landscape Architecture, Osnabrueck 49009,GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 16: Recognition of diffuse pollution impacts on water utilitiesPDF LinkPDFByT. Kawata;T. Kawata1Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability, Kyoto University, Kyoto,Japan
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Chapter 17: Diffuse pollution and drinking water quality–cost–benefit of reducing the source to improve the environmentPDF LinkPDFByJ. F. S. Knightbridge;J. F. S. Knightbridge1Mott MacDonald Ltd, 22 Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2JD,UKSearch for other works by this author on:I. V. Ribeiro;I. V. Ribeiro1Mott MacDonald Ltd, 22 Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2JD,UKSearch for other works by this author on:A. L. CookeA. L. Cooke2Severn Trent Water, Severn Trent Centre, 2 St Johns Street, Coventry CV1 2LZ,UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 18: Landscapes for pollution risk managementPDF LinkPDFByB. J. D'Arcy;B. J. D'Arcy1Independent Environmental Consultant, Kinross,UKSearch for other works by this author on:P. KajitvichyanukulP. Kajitvichyanukul4Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai,ThailandSearch for other works by this author on:
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