Pesticides In Ground Water
Author | : Jack E. Barbash |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 616 |
Release | : 1997-05-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 1575040050 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781575040059 |
Rating | : 4/5 (059 Downloads) |
Download or read book Pesticides In Ground Water written by Jack E. Barbash and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1997-05-01 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pesticides in Ground Water is an amazing compilation of actual results from laboratory studies, field experiments, and well-sampling surveys ranging in scope from individual towns to the entire nation. The authors summarizes what is currently known about the physical, chemical, and biological processes that govern the sources, transport, spatial and temporal distributions, and fate of pesticides and their transformation products in ground water. Their conclusion is meticulously documented and illustrated with maps, tables, graphs and charts. In today's world, our dependence on pesticides causes a willful ignorance to their implications. Pesticides in Ground Water is a compelling wake-up call, supported with dedication and concern.