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OverviewThe provision of safe drinking water has been an important factor in the improvement of the health status of US communities since the 1900s. Nonetheless, outbreaks of waterborne disease and incidences of chemical contamination of drinking water continue to occur. This work recommends a new process for the US Environmental Protection Agency to use in deciding which potential drinking water contaminants should be regulated in public water supplies to provide the greatest protection against waterborne illnesses. The book covers chemical and microbiological contaminants and includes a historical overview of past approaches to setting priorities for drinking water contaminants and other environmental pollutants. It emphasizes the need for expert judgement in this process and for a conservative approach that considers public health protection as its first priority. Full Product DetailsAuthor: National Research Council , Division on Earth and Life Studies , Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources , Committee on Drinking Water ContaminantsPublisher: National Academies Press Imprint: National Academies Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.213kg ISBN: 9780309062930ISBN 10: 0309062934 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 02 January 1999 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 1 Introduction; 4 2 Review of Existing Chemical Prioritization Schemes; 5 3 Review of Methods for Assessing Microbial Pathogens; 6 4 Approach Used to Develop the 1998 CCL; 7 5 Selecting Contaminants on the CCL for Future Action: Recommended Decision Process; 8 Appendix A Assessing Uncertainty in Decision Processes; 9 Appendix B Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and StaffReviewsAuthor InformationCommittee on Drinking Water Contaminants, National Research Council Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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