purification

Explores how science is being used to create sustainable water.

Discusses why we need sanitation and the journey our waste and used water takes through the pipes.

Discusses why we need sanitation and where clean drinking water comes from.

Examines what wastewater is, how public water systems work to filter and cleanse wastewater, and how individuals can reduce the amount of wastewater they create.

Examines clean water, discussing what exists now, how global access is being devoloped, along with some of the challenges and possible solutions.

Explores what makes water pollution in lakes and rivers, the dangers, and what can be done to help reduce it.

"Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a wastewater engineer. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, and daily job tasks related to this career, in the framework of the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) movement. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included."--.

Discusses the natural history of water, water contamination and misuse, and water cleaning technologies.

Describes the history of sewage treatment and discusses wastewater treatment plants, rats that live in sewers, and other related topics.

Presents information on how cities treat freshwater so that it is safe to drink, following it from underground wells and lakes to the faucet in the home. Includes glossary and photographs.