The Paradox of Water
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The Paradox of Water

The Science and Policy of Safe Drinking Water

Bhawani Venkataraman

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The Paradox of Water

The Science and Policy of Safe Drinking Water

Bhawani Venkataraman

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About This Book

Water is a molecular marvel. Its seemingly simple formula—H2O—dictates the properties that make water both essential for life and easily contaminated. Herein lies the paradox of water: we cannot live without it, but it is easily rendered "unsafe." The Paradox of Water explores the intersection of the scientific, social, and policy implications around access to safe drinking water. Drinking water is the smallest fraction of water used by a nation. Yet, the quality of this fraction is what dictates whether a community is healthy, educated, and economically sustained. Bhawani Venkataraman argues that a deeper understanding of the chemical nature of water is crucial to appreciating the challenges around access to safe drinking water. Drawing on recent research and case studies from the US and abroad, this book offers students an understanding of:

  • the processes and oversight needed to ensure the safety of drinking water
  • the role of the precautionary principle in managing drinking water
  • potential solutions for expanding sustainable and equitable access to safe drinking water

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Publisher
University of California Press
Year
2023
ISBN
9780520974791
Edition
1
Topic
Ciencias biológicas
Subtopic
Ecología

Table of contents

  1. Subvention
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. List of Illustrations
  7. Preface
  8. 1.  Introduction
  9. 2.  Liquid Water: An Essential Ingredient for Life
  10. 3.  Water: A Potential Threat to Life
  11. 4.  Why Drinking Water Quality Matters
  12. 5.  Making Water Safe
  13. 6.  Learning from Drinking Water Contamination Events
  14. 7.  The Precautionary Principle and Safe Drinking Water
  15. 8.  Protecting Nature: Ecosystem Services for Drinking Water
  16. 9.  Recycled Potable Water
  17. 10.  Decentralized, Appropriate Drinking Water Treatments
  18. 11.  Valuing Safe Drinking Water
  19. Acknowledgments
  20. Notes
  21. References
  22. Index
Citation styles for The Paradox of Water

APA 6 Citation

Venkataraman, B. (2023). The Paradox of Water (1st ed.). University of California Press. Retrieved from https://www.perlego.com/book/3786320 (Original work published 2023)

Chicago Citation

Venkataraman, Bhawani. (2023) 2023. The Paradox of Water. 1st ed. University of California Press. https://www.perlego.com/book/3786320.

Harvard Citation

Venkataraman, B. (2023) The Paradox of Water. 1st edn. University of California Press. Available at: https://www.perlego.com/book/3786320 (Accessed: 26 June 2024).

MLA 7 Citation

Venkataraman, Bhawani. The Paradox of Water. 1st ed. University of California Press, 2023. Web. 26 June 2024.