Author: Robert John EdmondsPublisher:
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Category : Groundwater
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Ground-water Quality in the West Salt River Valley, Arizona, 1996-98
Author: Robert John EdmondsPublisher:
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Category : Groundwater
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Occurrence and Distribution of Pesticides and Volatile Organic Compounds in Ground Water and Surface Water in Central Arizona Basins, 1996-98, and Their Relation to Land Use
Author: Dorinda Jeanne GellenbeckPublisher:
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Category : Land use
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Assessment of Selected Inorganic Constituents in Streams in the Central Arizona Basins Study Area, Arizona and Northern Mexico, Through 1998
Author: David W. AnningPublisher:
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Category : Water quality
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Water-resources Investigations Report
Author: New Publications of the U.S. Geological Survey
Author: New Publications of the Geological Survey
Author: Geological Survey (U.S.)Publisher:
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
New publications of the U.S. Geological Survey
Author: Geological Survey (U.S.)Publisher:
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Wellsprings
Author: Frank ChapellePublisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 9780813536149
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
"Many people consider ground water deep beneath their feet as mysterious, perhaps even supernatural. To clarify matters, hydrogeologist Frank Chapelle has written a definitive history and science of subsurface water in his Wellsprings, a book both accessible to the lay reader while being filled with startling nuggets of information pleasing to the professional water scientist."--Donald Siegel, professor of earth sciences, Syracuse University "This book tells the story of bottled water in the United States in a highly readable and in-depth way, covering both the facts of the subject, and the persons and events that resulted in this now ubiquitous product."--Stephen C. Edberg, professor, Yale University Bottled water is a part of everyday life for millions of Americans. Per capita consumption in the United States now tops fifteen gallons per year with sales over $5 billion in 2002. Even as fuel prices climb, many people are still willing to pay more for a gallon of bottled water than they are for the equivalent in gasoline. At the same time, bottled water has become a symbol of refined taste and a healthy lifestyle. But despite its growing popularity, many people cannot quite put their finger on just why they prefer bottled water to the much less expensive tap variety. Some have a vague notion that bottled water is "healthier," some prefer the convenience and more consistent taste, and others are simply content to follow the trend. The fact is most people know very little about the natural beverage that they drink and enjoy. It is reasonable to wonder, therefore, just what differentiates bottled water from other water? Is it really better or healthier than tap water? Why is it that different brands seem to have subtle variations in taste? As Francis H. Chapelle reveals in this delightful and informative volume, a complex story of geology, hydrology, and history lies behind every bottle of spring water. The book chronicles the history of the bottled water industry in America from its beginnings in Europe hundreds of years ago to the present day. Subsequent chapters describe the chemical characteristics that make some waters desirable, and provide an overview of the geologic circumstances that produce them. Wellsprings explains how these geologic conditions vary throughout the country, and how this affects the kinds and quality of bottled water that are available. Finally, Chapelle shows how the bottled water industry uses this natural history, together with the perceived health benefits of spring waters, to market their products. Accessibly written and well illustrated, Wellsprings is both a revealing account and a user's guide to natural spring waters. Regardless of your drinking preference, this timely exploration will make your next drink of water refreshingly informed.
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