The Paradox of Water

The Science and Policy of Safe Drinking Water

Bhawani Venkataraman

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University of California Press
10 April 2023

Environment law; Mathematics & Sciences; Earth sciences; Management of land & natural resources; Conservation of the environment; Environmental science, engineering & technology

Water is a molecular marvel. Its seemingly simple formula—H2O—dictates the properties that make water both essential for life and easily contaminated. Herein lies the paradox of water: we cannot live without it, but it is easily rendered “unsafe.” The Paradox of Water explores the intersection of the scientific, social, and policy implications around access to safe drinking water. Drinking water is the smallest fraction of water used by a nation. Yet, the quality of this fraction is what dictates whether a community is healthy, educated, and economically sustained.

Bhawani Venkataraman argues that a deeper understanding of the chemical nature of water is crucial to appreciating the challenges around access to safe drinking water. Drawing on recent research and case studies from the US and abroad, this book offers students an understanding of:

the processes and oversight needed to ensure the safety of drinking water

the role of the precautionary principle in managing drinking water

potential solutions for expanding sustainable and equitable access to safe drinking water

By: Bhawani Venkataraman
Imprint: University of California Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 318g
ISBN: 9780520343443
ISBN 10: 0520343441
Pages: 238
Publication Date: 10 April 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contents List of Illustrations Preface 1. Introduction 2. Liquid Water: An Essential Ingredient for Life 3. Water: A Potential Threat to Life 4. Why Drinking Water Quality Matters 5. Making Water Safe 6. Learning from Drinking Water Contamination Events 7. The Precautionary Principle and Safe Drinking Water 8. Protecting Nature: Ecosystem Services for Drinking Water 9. Recycled Potable Water 10. Decentralized, Appropriate Drinking Water Treatments 11. Valuing Safe Drinking Water Acknowledgments Notes Additional Resources Index

Bhawani Venkataraman is Associate Professor of Chemistry at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, The New School. She teaches courses that connect chemistry to social and environmental issues.