CRC Press Management of Toxic Materials in an International Setting

Explore specialized research in water quality management with this academic work from CRC Press. This volume, part of the Coastal Waters Series 2 and published for IFIAS and Delft Hydraulics, focuses on the management of toxic materials within an international context. Using a detailed case study of cadmium in the North Sea, the text provides essential data for professionals and researchers studying environmental impacts. It covers the development of a water quality management plan specifically for the Dutch portion of the North Sea. Readers can examine historical data through estimates of discharges under 1980 conditions. Furthermore, the work includes methods for estimating how these discharges affect ambient water quality. This book serves as a technical resource for understanding the complexities of managing chemical substances in marine environments.