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Claude Boyd is a name that is well known in the field of aquaculture and aquatic

sciences, and for good reason. His research and teaching are marked with clarity

and pragmatism that have addressed gaps in knowledge and brought about leaps in

understanding. Much of the knowledge that we take for granted today, with regards

to water quality and its management, is built upon the work that he has shared. This

book represents the continuation of his efforts to advance the field. While

Dr. Boyd’s work is typically associated with aquaculture, the principles and

theories elaborated upon in this book are fundamental to all aquatic sciences with

widespread application to our aquatic environments and water resources.

Water Quality: An Introduction bridges a gap. Traditionally, books on this topic

fall on two ends of a spectrum. Books on one end of the spectrum touch upon the

subject matter and lack depth. On the other end of the spectrum are highly

specialized references intended for practitioners or researchers with years of experience in the field. Neither serves to provide a strong foundation from which to build

expertise. Water Quality: An Introduction creates that opportunity, and indeed has

for countless professionals. Furthermore, the information contained within these

pages can be found scattered among books on a range of topics from chemistry to

environmental policy. This single concise volume efficiently organizes these topics

and provides students, researchers, and educators with a comprehensive introduction to the discipline.

The second edition is more than an update to the original. Years of teaching and

research have informed this edition, resulting in expanded chapters, additional

figures, and illustrative problems. Notable changes include an additional chapter

on basic chemistry, a more comprehensive chapter on hydrology, and an updated

chapter on regulations and standards. This renewal will allow Water Quality: An

Introduction to serve as the foundation for the discipline for years to come.