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product_id: 1705040
title: "Water 4.0: The Past, Present, and Future of the World s Most Vital Resource Hardcover – January 28, 2014"
brand: "david sedlak"
price: "7836 kr"
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reviews_count: 8
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# Water 4.0: The Past, Present, and Future of the World s Most Vital Resource Hardcover – January 28, 2014

**Brand:** david sedlak
**Price:** 7836 kr
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- **What is this?** Water 4.0: The Past, Present, and Future of the World s Most Vital Resource Hardcover – January 28, 2014 by david sedlak
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ a must read
*by M***. on June 4, 2014*

David Sedlak’s book is the clearest articulation of the multiple facets of urban water supply and water quality that I have read.Many of us take for granted that water comes out of the tap when we turn it on, and that it disappears down the drain or toilet when we are finished with it. But what happens before the tap flows, and after water is used, is complex to the point of being amazing. It is also flawed and leaves tremendous room for improvement in efficiency and overall function.In tackling this subject, Sedlak not only translates the technical workings of urban water systems into understandable language accessible to the non-specialist, but does so within an engaging narrative that puts technology into its historical context. More importantly, Sedlak gives us a look into the future: with coherent descriptions of urban water’s next incarnations, Water 4.0 throws down the gauntlet with a vision for reinvention of water systems.This book is a must read for anyone who has ever wondered what it takes to get clean water to their home, where it goes to after they use it, and how we will need to change things to respond to an uncertain future.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great review if you have an interest in water.
*by C***N on January 13, 2020*

This is a great historical review of the four stages of water engineering.Very interesting and well written, I read it in just a few sittings, found it engaging.Possibly a bit too text-bookish for the general public, but that really depends upon thereader's background.Nicely done!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Insightful and comprehensive look at the way our society treats (and mistreats) water.
*by L***N on March 27, 2014*

David Sedlak's treatise on the history and future prospects for water resources in our society is an eye-opening look at the remarkable engineering that has helped to make our civilization what it is today. His organization of water infrastructure development into four major "revolutions" seems appropriate and logical, and this treatment helps to explain the sometimes curious ways in which we currently access and dispose of the water we use. The book is an excellent read for both the expert and novice reader, and Professor Sedlak's deep understanding of the subject matter is readily apparent. The writing style is fun and easy to follow, and I found myself having many "aha!" moments as I read about development of treatment technologies and water delivery methods.Most importantly, Sedlak takes great care to highlight the significant and critical challenges that we face at this particular moment with respect to both water quality and water quantity. It is abundantly clear that our society must reevaluate the way in which we use and dispose of water if we are to avoid serious environmental, social, and economic hardships. Water 4.0 should prove a rallying point for those interested in this important topic, and therefore I highly recommend this book to anyone who cares about the health and well-being of both our society and the global environment.

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