Chapter Outline

The Water Issue

The Hydrologic Cycle

Human Influences on the Hydrologic Cycle

Kinds of Water Use

Domestic Use of Water

Agricultural Use of Water

Industrial Use of Water

In-Stream Use of Water

Kinds and Sources of Water Pollution

Environmental Close-Up: Is It Safe to Drink the Water?

Municipal Water Pollution

Global Perspective: The Cleanup of the Holy Ganges

Agricultural Water Pollution

Industrial Water Pollution

Thermal Pollution

Global Perspective: Comparing Water Use and Pollution in Industrialized and Developing Countries

Marine Oil Pollution

Groundwater Pollution

Water-Use Planning Issues

Water Diversion

Wastewater Treatment

Environmental Close-Up: Restoring the Everglades

Salinization

Groundwater Mining

Preserving Scenic Water Areas and Wildlife Habitats

Global Perspective: Death of a Sea

Global Perspective: ECOPARQUE

Issues & Analysis: The California Water Plan

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