Regional cooperation for water quality improvement in southwestern pennsylvania
Auteur :
Committee on Water Quality Improvement for the Pittsburgh Region / Water Science and Technology Board / Division on Earth and Life Studies / National Research Council / National Academy of Sciences
Éditeur :
National Academies Press
ISBN :
9780309095242
Date de publication :
4 mai 2005
Dimensions :
28,0 x 21,6 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
The city of Pittsburgh and surrounding area of southwestern Pennsylvania face complex water quality problems. This report finds that a watershed-based approach is needed to effectively meet water quality standards throughout the region in a cost-effective manner. It outlines both technical and institutional alternatives for such an approach.