This guide highlights some of the library resources for Aqueous Geochemistry and can be used as a starting point for your research.
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Chemical Fate and Transport in the Environment by 
Contaminant geochemistry [electronic resource] : interactions and transport in the subsurface environment by
This book combines earth science, subsurface hydrology and environmental geochemistry, providing a comprehensive background for specialists interested in the protection and sustainable management of the subsurface environment. The reader is introduced to the chemistry of contaminants, which usually disturb the natural equilibrium in the subsurface as a result of human activity. The major focus of the book is on contaminant reactions in soil solutions, groundwater and porous media solid phases, accounting for their persistence and transformation in the subsurface, as they are transported from the land surface into groundwater. Discussions on selected case studies are provided.
Dead Zones by
Dead zones are on the rise...Human activity has caused an increase in uninhabitable, oxygen-poor zones--also known as "dead zones"--in our waters. Oxygen is the third most abundant element in the universe, and it is a necessity for nearly all life on Earth. Yet many rivers, estuaries, coastal waters, and parts of the open oceanlack enough of it.In this book, David L. Kirchman explains the impacts of dead zones and provides an in-depth history of oxygen loss in water. He details the role the agricultural industry plays in water pollution, showcasing how fertilizers contaminate water supplies and kickstart harmful algal blooms in locallakes, reservoirs, and coastal oceans. Algae decomposition requires so much oxygen that levels drop low enough to kill fish, destroy bottom-dwelling biota, reduce biological diversity, and rearrange food webs. We can't undo the damage completely, but we can work together to reduce the size andintensity of dead zones in places like the Gulf of Mexico, Chesapeake Bay, and the Baltic Sea.Not only does Kirchman clearly outline what dead zones mean for humanity, he also supplies ways we can reduce their deadly impact on human and aquatic life. Nutrient pollution in some regions has already begun to decline because of wastewater treatment, buffer zones, cover crops, and precisionagriculture. More needs to be done, though, to reduce the harmful impact of existing dead zones and to stop the thousands of new ones from cropping up in our waters. Kirchman provides insight into the ways changing our diet can reduce nutrient pollution while also lowering greenhouse gasses emittedby the agricultural industry. Individuals can do something positive for their health and the world around them. The resulting book allows readers interested in the environment--whether students, policymakers, ecosystem managers, or science buffs--to dive into these deadly zones and discover how theycan help mitigate the harmful effects of oxygen-poor waters today.
Forecasting the Environmental Fate and Effects of Chemicals by 
Freshwater Microplastics by
This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This volume focuses on microscopic plastic debris, also referred to as microplastics, which have been detected in aquatic environments around the globe and have accordingly raised serious concerns. The book explores whether microplastics represent emerging contaminants in freshwater systems, an area that remains underrepresented to date. Given the complexity of the issue, the book covers the current state-of-research on microplastics in rivers and lakes, including analytical aspects, environmental concentrations and sources, modelling approaches, interactions with biota, and ecological implications. To provide a broader perspective, the book also discusses lessons learned from nanomaterials and the implications of plastic debris for regulation, politics, economy, and society. In a research field that is rapidly evolving, it offers a solid overview for environmental chemists, engineers, and toxicologists, as well as water managers and policy-makers.
Pharma-Ecology: the occurrence and fate of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in the environment by 
Water chemistry [electronic resource] : an introduction to the chemistry of natural and engineered aquatic systems by To find additional resources for the topic of Aqueous Geochemistry, begin in Franklin, the library catalog. You may want to use other keyterms when searching for information on or peripheral to this topic. For example,
As you investigate the topic more closely, particularly the journal literature, you will begin to find additional terms that can then be incorporated into your search to find more material. Remember to construct your search using the Boolean operators AND, OR, NOT and enclose phrases in quotations (ex. “environmental toxicology”)
If you have any questions about constructing your searches, feel free to reach out to me!
