This book is the outcome of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Water
Treatment Technologies for the Removal of High-Toxicity Pollutants which was
held on 13-16th September 2008 in Kosice, Slovakia. It contains a variety of
invited contributions by highly experienced educators and scientists, and is
structured to cover important aspects of the field of water treatment from
fundamental principles to modelling and policy making. Special attention is
given to high toxicity pollutants and among them arsenic which is considered as
a high priority one. Methods for treatment are discussed including sorption on
nanomaterials. The solution chemistry, toxicity and health effects are also
discussed quite extensively. Sociological, ecological and economic aspects
needed to develop an integrated approach to solution of water treatment
problems are discussed. High toxicity pollutants are a major concern in
environmental security and the information in the book covers this area
effectively. The book is a valuable resource of information to everyone dealing
with related aspects.
