Water Environment Federation
Welcome to the Water Environment Federation. Our members work every day to fulfill our mission of inspiring the water community in pursuit of human and environmental well-being. At WEF, we have set our sights on our vision for the future: Life free of water challenges.
About water | UNEP - UN Environment Programme
Water covers more than two thirds of the planet, but readily accessible fresh water – found in rivers, lakes, wetlands and aquifers – accounts for less than 1 per cent of the world’s water supply.
Water Environment Research - Wiley Online Library
Published since 1928, Water Environment Research (WER) is an international multidisciplinary water and wastewater research journal. We focus on the dissemination of fundamental and applied research in all scientific and technical areas related to water quality.
Fresh Water - UNEP - UN Environment Programme
Freshwater ecosystems including inland water bodies such as rivers, lakes, wetlands and groundwater aquifers, and their biodiversity, are among the most threatened on the planet. They are also closely connected to other ecosystems along our coasts and in the ocean.
Water Topics | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2024年12月31日 · Learn about EPA's work to protect and study national waters and supply systems. Subtopics include drinking water, water quality and monitoring, infrastructure and resilience.
Water pollution | Definition, Causes, Effects, Solutions, Examples ...
2024年12月20日 · Water pollution is the release of substances into bodies of water that makes water unsafe for human use and disrupts aquatic ecosystems. Water pollution can be caused by a plethora of different contaminants, including toxic waste , petroleum , and disease-causing microorganisms .
The effective management of water for the environment is relevant to many of the HLPW’s thematic areas of interest and activity: ‘Water and the Environment’; ‘Resilient Economies and...
Water | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2024年7月8日 · The nation's water resources have immeasurable value. These resources encompass lakes, streams, ground water, coastal waters, wetlands, and other waters; their associated ecosystems; and the human uses they support (e.g., drinking water, recreation, and fish consumption).
Water Pollution Definition - Types, Causes, Effects - NRDC
2023年1月11日 · Water is uniquely vulnerable to pollution. Known as a “universal solvent,” water is able to dissolve more substances than any other liquid on earth. It’s the reason we have Kool-Aid and...
Water Quality and Wastewater
The positive impacts on water quality and supply by increasing wastewater recycling and safe reuse will drive progress in public health, environmental sustainability and economic development by providing new business opportunities and creating more ‘green’ jobs.