Development of effluent and waste disposal standards for South Pacific Island countries

Until recently, pollution of the environment was considered a
serious problem only in the highly industralised and heavily
populated areas of the world. However, with the steady
increase in population, urban migration and an increase in
industrial development, the need to reduce pollution of the
air, water resources (both fresh and estuarine) and in some
cases of land in developing countries is becoming quite
critical. This, is particularly important in the South Pacific
in view of the geographical isolation and the ecological
fragility of countries of this region.

"Includes bibliographical references"|This study was divided into the following sections:
i) Review of present legislation and planning guidelines in SPREP member states which relate to effluent quality and waste disposal.
ii) Preparation of a list of the types of industries likely to be producing undesirable effluents.|iii) A review of selected standards used in non-regional countries|iv) Recommended standards for SPREP states|Also available online

Call Number: VF 0408 [EL]

Physical Description: 41 p. ; 29 cm