"This documents was prepared for Legacy, Inc ... by the Tennessee Valley Authority ..., through the Alabama Department of Environmental Management in cooperation with teachers in the Southeastern United States and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ..."--Title page verso. "January 1994." Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction to water -- Drinking water and wastewater treatment -- Surface water resources --Groundwater resources -- Wetlands and coastal waters --Glossary -- Factsheets -- Appendix: individuals providing technical review services. The Water Sourcebook educational program is designed to teach standardized curriculum concepts by using water quality information as content. Each activity is organized for easy teacher use, listing objectives, applicable curriculum subject, time required, materials needed, background information, directions for advance teacher preparation, procedures, and resources. Materials include ready-to-copy handouts for students.