This volume contains selected lectures presented at the NATO Advanced Training Course held in Oviedo (November 15-21, 2009) and sponsored by the NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme. They cover a variety of topics from wastewater treatment methods to cleaner production strategies, as a careful management of water resources is the basis for sustainable development and to avoid potential security threats.
Treatment of Oily Wastewater; J. Coca et al.- Physico-chemical Treatment Methods: Fundamentals and Design Guidelines; S. Ordonez, E. Diaz.- Metals Removal from Industrial Effluents; D.E. Akretche.- The Ion-Exchange Membrane Bioreactor: Developments and Perspectives in Drinking Water Treatment; S. Velizarov et al.- Treatment of Complex Systems - Advanced Oxidation Processes; T.W. Chapman.- Water Saving in Industry by Cleaner Production; J.K. Staniskis.- Solid Disposal from Effluents Treatment; M.A. Suarez, J. Coca.-