Impact of Urban Floods on Water Quality (International Hydrology Series)

Description

Impact of Urban Floods on Water Quality provides an in-depth analysis of the complex relationships between urban flooding events and water quality degradation. The book explores how rapid urbanization, climate change, and inadequate infrastructure contribute to flood-related water contamination across different regions worldwide.

Written by leading experts Blanca Jiménez Cisneros and Alexandros K. Makarigakis, this volume addresses critical challenges faced by water managers and environmental scientists. It covers contamination mechanisms, pollutant transport, and the impact on both surface and groundwater systems. The work integrates case studies with theoretical frameworks, offering practical solutions for mitigating water quality impacts during and after urban flood events.

Essential for hydrologists, environmental engineers, urban planners, and policymakers, this International Hydrology Series publication advances understanding of water quality protection in increasingly flood-prone urban areas.