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The introduction chapter (Chapter 1) introduces the readership such concepts as zero waste engineering, sustainability and others. This is followed by Chapter 2, which discusses water science. With a truly scientific approach, this chapter offers a delinearized history of water science and delineates the role of water in all aspect of life all through history.

Chapter 3 (Sustainability of Current Water Purification Techniques) presents a detailed account of all major water purification techniques. Each technique is tested for its sustainability.

Chapter 4 (Sustainable Drinking Water Purification Techniques) presents a discussion on what needs to be done in terms of lifestyle adjustment. This is following by the presentation of an array of sustainable technologies, all suitable for drinking water. Recommendations are made for the best options for drinking water.

Chapter 5 (Sustainable Purification Techniques for Agricultural Wastes) presents a number of options for purifying agricultural waste. The possibility of deriving double dividend by adding value to the waste or by extracting minerals from the waste stream is discussed.

Chapter 6 (Sustainable Purification Techniques for Industrial Wastes) presents a discussion on how to reset the current ‘technological disaster’ to a sustainable mode. It then presents several options for complete sustainability during industrial waste water treatment. A number of emerging technologies, each having tremendous commercial potentials, are presented.

Chapter 7 (Summary and Conclusions) lists a summary and key conclusions from each chapters.

Chapter 8 is a comprehensive bibliography and a list of references.