Dictionary of Water Engineering

This title provides a source of information on all aspects of water engineering and technology. Emphasis is placed on small-scale supply, the needs of poorer communities and on the importance of environmental sustainability.The entries cover water supplies for urban and rural communities, wastewater systems, water resources, hydrology, irrigation, river improvement, drainage, erosion, groundwater exploration, hydrography, flood protection, hydraulic machines, dams and water power.The dictionary is designed to meet the needs of engineers, technicians and students throughout the world. It is a practical handbook for down-to-earth use by all those involved in sustainable development programmes from planners to fieldworkers.