Management of Water Pollution From Agricultural Activity

Description

Water pollution is a global challenge that has increased in both developed and developing countries, undermining economic growth as well as the physical and environmental health of billions of people. Water pollution from agriculture has direct negative impacts on human health; for example, the well-known blue-baby syndrome in which high levels of nitrates in water can cause methaemoglobinemia – a potentially fatal illness – in infants. Pesticide accumulation in water and the food chain, with demonstrated ill effects on humans, led to the widespread banning of certain broad-spectrum and persistent pesticides. This book “Management of Water Pollution from Agricultural Activity” introduces the major agricultural activities and their impact on soil and groundwater. It lists the basic aspects of agricultural activities and introduces soil properties, classification and processes and ground water characteristics. Finally, the book dwells upon conservation and management of groundwater and soil. Indeed, this book is helpful for students, teachers and concerned people.