Thesis: Consisting of more than 70% of the surface of the earth, water is without a doubt the most valuable natural resource, which subsists on earth. Without this precious resource, life on the planet would essentially be non-existent, since it is crucial for everything on the earth to grow as well as prospering. Although as humans we recognize this reality, we ignore it through polluting our lakes, oceans, and rivers. The pollution of water causes numerous problems such as killing of fishes and diseases. Water pollution is harmful to animals as well as human beings. Nevertheless, there are numerous solutions to prevent the problem such as making laws that control the pollution of water, biological processes, or make dams that will help control the flooding, among others.
Eckenfelder, W W. Industrial Water Pollution Control. Boston: McGraw-Hill, 2000. Print.
In this source, Eckenfelder explains cost effective and environmentally acceptable methodologies of treating wastewater from the industries. The author provides an overview of water pollution source and industrial wastewaters characteristics. In addition, the book describes pre- and primary water treatment processes including precipitation and removal of metals, coagulation, aerobic biological oxidation, mass transfer and aeration, and other biological processes of wastewater treatment. What’s more, the author provides particular examples as well as case histories from numerous industries including pharmaceutical and chemical, pulp and paper, metal finishing, food products, and textile to help the reader comprehend the application of the technologies to the wastewater treatment.
For this reason, Eckenfelder's source is a very useful source because of its reliable information about controlling industrial water pollution which is its goal. The source is very crucial because it is directly related to the study topic and helps in explaining the various methodologies of controlling water pollution. It has enhanced my thinking about the research topic
Geiger, Beth. Clean Water. New York: Flash Point/Roaring Brook Press, 2009. Print.
Geiger in this source centers on three main resources on earth that include water, energy, and air in describing how we should live green. She describes the way individuals use water, air, and energy and what should be done to protect these valuable resources. She describes how we can develop vital technologies for desalinating and recycling water, and which are assisting to bring clean water to individuals all over the world.
This source is very useful because it offers reliable information on how we can use technologies to get clean water, which will reduce the effects that polluted water brings to the human beings and animals. Thus, Geiger's goal is to inform us how we can get clean water. The source fits in the research because it helps to shape my argument about how we can get clean water. Additionally, it is directly related to the research topic.
Goel, P K. Water Pollution: Causes, Effects and Control. New Delhi: New Age International, 2006. Print.
This source covers almost all aspects of pollution of water including the water pollution history as well as legislation, sources, origin, and effects of water pollution, and many others. Specifically, the 28 chapters of this source cover all the causes of pollution of water, effects, and how to control the problem. Concerning the usefulness of this source, it is very useful because the author offers objective and trustworthy information about causes, effects, and control of water pollution in one text, which makes it different from the other sources. The source fits in my research directly because it provides all the information that I require. What’s more, the source has increased my knowledge about the topic as it gives the deeper explanation of concepts.
Laws, Edward A. Aquatic Pollution: An Introductory Text. New York: Wiley, 2000. Print.
The source is an all-inclusive introductory source, which presents a logical study of the pollution in lakes, oceans, underground aquifers, and streams. The author explains the features, sources, and effects of 13 diverse categories of aquatic pollution. The source covers each aspect of aquatic pollution associated with acid rain, urban runoff, oil spills, pesticides, nutrient loading, sewage disposal, and others. It is a very useful source since unlike the majority of other sources; it has numerous case studies of main pollution sites to demonstrate the points, which the author makes in the general discussion. It fits in the research since it provides objective and reliable information about water pollution.
Stephenson, John B. Environmental Protection Agency: Major Management Challenges. DIANE Publishing, 2010.
In this source, the author describes the mission of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which is to protect the environment and human health through both implementing and enforcing the environmental laws aimed to enhance the quality of nation’s water and air as well as protecting its land. Specifically, the author explains the challenges at the EPA, which hamper its capability to implement its programs effectively.
The source is helpful because it is not objective, and its information is reliable. Its goal is to pinpoint the challenges that the Environmental Protection Agency faces it its mission. Unlike the other sources, this source centers on both water and air. The source fits into my research because it describes the challenges that hinder EPA in reducing the pollution in the country’s waters, and thus it informs me the reason why EPA has not been successful in its duty, and what needs to be done.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment, and Public Works. Water Pollution Program Enhancements Act of 2000: Report (to Accompany S. 2417). Vol. 106. No. 485. USGPO, 2000.
This government publication presents the 2000 Water Pollution Program Enhancements Act. The source makes a number of significant changes to enhance the success of clean water Act. This is a useful source because it is objective, and its goal is to provide legislation about water pollution. The source also fits in my research and has improved my knowledge about the 2000 Water Pollution Program Enhancements Act.
Summary
I think that the sources I have are adequate to begin my paper. All the sources will be helpful, but Goel source will be the most helpful source because it contains all the information that I need in the research. All the other sources contain valuable information that is directly related to the research topic.
Bibliography
Eckenfelder, W W. Industrial Water Pollution Control. Boston: McGraw-Hill, 2000. Print.
Geiger, Beth. Clean Water. New York: Flash Point/Roaring Brook Press, 2009. Print.
Goel, P K. Water Pollution: Causes, Effects and Control. New Delhi: New Age International, 2006. Print.
Laws, Edward A. Aquatic Pollution: An Introductory Text. New York: Wiley, 2000. Print.
Stephenson, John B. Environmental Protection Agency: Major Management Challenges. DIANE Publishing, 2010.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment, and Public Works. Water Pollution Program Enhancements Act of 2000: Report (to Accompany S. 2417). Vol. 106. No. 485. USGPO, 2000.
