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Water quality

1. BIOS: Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences
2. CRC for Water Quality and Treatment Publications
3. Environmental Science and Engineering
4. Friends of the Earth Factory Watch
5. Living Lakes
6. Science and Engineering of Composting
7. Stream Study
8. Water Quality Association
9. Water Resources of the United States
10. World's Water

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BIOS: Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences

An independent marine science organization founded in 1903 as the Bermuda Biological Station by scientists from Harvard and New York University to take advantage of Bermuda's ideal location for deep-ocean and coral reef research and education. Highlights current research initiatives, covering a range of topics relating to aspects of Bermuda's environment, including oceanography, human health, and marine biodiversity. Also offers press releases, annual reports, and information on special events.
     Author: BIOS: Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences
     Subjects: bermuda, coral reefs, marine biology research, oceanography research, water quality
     DeweyClass: 577
     Resource type: reference data

CRC for Water Quality and Treatment Publications

The CRC for Water Quality and Treatment in Australia exists to meet the demands of the water industry in relation to improvements in treatment processes and new approaches to the provision of water services. Offers access to annual reports and the quarterly newsletters Water Quality News and Health Stream.
     Author: Cooperative Research Centre for Water Quality and Treatment
     Subjects: water quality
     DeweyClass: 363.61
     Resource type: institution

Environmental Science and Engineering

Electronic and printed magazine focusing on industrial and municipal waste water, hazardous wastes, air pollution and drinking water treatment for environmental engineers. Includes archive of past issues.
     Author: Environmental Science and Engineering Magazine
     Subjects: air quality, environmental health, environmental science, pollution, waste management, water quality
     DeweyClass: 628
     Resource type: magazine

Friends of the Earth Factory Watch

Information about factory emissions including details of human health hazards, chemical use profiles and data needed for safety assessments. Local areas can be selected to obtain details of pollutants released by specific factories in the UK. Also includes general information about traffic pollution, contaminated drinking water, rivers and seas, rubbish tips, exposure to and impact of pollutants.
     Author: Friends of the Earth
     Subjects: british business, environmental health, pollution, water quality
     DeweyClass: 363.731
     Resource type: documents

Living Lakes

An interactive map pinpoints specific lakes around the world and details watershed characteristics, geological history, biological characteristics, and the human history of each area. Agricultural, urban, and open space issues, such as fisheries and habitat conservation, are discussed, and solutions to such problems are presented. A discussion forum is also provided for enthusiasts.
     Author: Living Lakes Partnership
     Subjects: hydrology, natural history, water management, water quality
     DeweyClass: 551.482
     Resource type: interactive map

Science and Engineering of Composting

Information about the composting of plant and kitchen waste aimed primarily at municipal and commercial composting operations but of interest to gardeners and others. Includes invertebrates, microbes, chemistry, moisture content, bio-availability, temperature, pH, door management, and water quality protection.
     Author: Cornell University Center for the Environment
     Subjects: horticulture, organic farming, water quality
     DeweyClass: 631.875
     Resource type: documents, images

Stream Study

Guide for determining water quality based on the tolerance to pollution of macroinvertebrates such as crayfish, mussels, aquatic snails, aquatic worms, and the larvae of insects found at the bottom of streams. Describes how to collect and interpret samples and provides a glossary of terms.
     Author: University of Virginia
     Subjects: marine biology research, water quality
     DeweyClass: 363.61
     Resource type: documents, guide

Water Quality Association

Not-for-profit international trade association representing the water treatment industry, which provides quality water for specific uses in residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional establishements.
     Author: Water Quality Association
     Subjects: water quality
     DeweyClass: 363.61
     Resource type: institution

Water Resources of the United States

Extensive collection of documents and facts sheets about US water resources, nationally and by state.
     Author: US Geological Survey
     Subjects: united states natural resources, water management, water quality
     DeweyClass: 557
     Resource type: document collection

World's Water

Tables, figures and maps depicting freshwater supply and withdrawal, and desalination capacity by country. Includes links to organisations, institutions, and individuals working in the fields of environmental development, water efficiency, sanitation, and public health.
     Author: Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment and Security
     Subjects: water management, water quality
     DeweyClass: 363.6
     Resource type: maps, reference data