Emergent Pollutants in Freshwater Plankton Communities: Ecological Effects and Sustainable Mitigation Strategies

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Synopsis: Emergent Pollutants in Freshwater Plankton Communities introduces the environmental and health monitoring techniques for emergent pollutants and their influences on the community structure of lentic freshwater plankton. It highlights the challenges posed by the improper treatment or disposal of industrial pharmaceutical wastes, which could cause numerous related environmental and health risks. It also suggests possible sustainable mitigation techniques for the treatment of emerging pollutants. Further, it addresses the issues of regulatory and monitoring frameworks, and reviews laws governing the management and disposal of wastes. This book will help students, researchers, and professionals address the underlying issues of waste water pollutants from various industries and ideally provide methods to achieve a sustainable and pollutant-free environment for the present and future generations. Presents detailed information regarding emergent pollutant effects on freshwater organisms, as well as mitigation and remediation techniques. Discusses foundational information regarding issues of wastes water pollutants from pharmaceuticals, personal care products/cosmetics, and other various industries. Examines several sustainable mitigation techniques for the treatment of waste pollutants. Addresses the issues of regulatory and monitoring frameworks and reviews laws governing the disposal and management of waste.

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