Marine Impacts of Seawater Desalination ― Science, Management, and Policy

Marine Environmental Impact of Seawater Desalination: Science, Management and Policy combines existing studies with the personal research of the author into a unified work describing the state-of-the-art on the effects of seawater desalination on marine environments. In particular, the book identifies knowledge gaps and recommends future research paths. It is ideal for a large and mixed community of engineers and developers that can use the book to guide technological development towards mitigation and prevention of environmental impacts. In addition, it is ideal for scientists who can tune their laboratory and in situ experiments to specific aspects identified in the book.

Finally, students and teachers in Environmental Studies programs and regulators and decisionmakers will find the data presented in the book to be an ideal set of guidelines and regulations for building and operating desalination plants.

• Provides a multidisciplinary approach to help readers understand the environmental impact of seawater desalination on the marine environment
• Presents environmental effects based on real data, helping the reader improve processes and mitigate effects
• Includes possible future effects, thus directing the reader towards important research issues