Main Title |
Drinking water progress review workshop for the 1995-1998 science to achieve results (STAR) grants : December 8-9, 1998, Arlington, Virginia / |
CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Research and Development. |
Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, |
Year Published |
1998 |
Report Number |
EPA 600/R-98/162 |
Stock Number |
PB2007-107049 |
OCLC Number |
46787016 |
Subjects |
Water quality--United States--Measurement ;
Groundwater--Quality--United States ;
Drinking water--Health aspects--United States ;
Water quality--Measurement ;
Groundwater--United States--Quality
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Additional Subjects |
Water pollution control ;
Drinking water ;
Safe Drinking Water Act ;
Contaminants ;
Public health ;
Potable water ;
Health effects ;
Grants ;
Microbial pathogens ;
Arsenic ;
Disinfection by-products ;
Workshops ;
Environmental Protection Agency
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 600-R-98-162 |
Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
ELBD RPS |
EPA 600-R-98-162 |
repository copy |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
04/12/2017 |
NTIS |
PB2007-107049 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
vii, 57 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
Abstract |
One high-priority research program identified by the EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD) is Drinking Water. The Safe Drinking Water Act mandates that EPA identify and regulate drinking water contaminants that may have any adverse health effects, and that are known or anticipated to occur in public water systems. EPA regulations addressing requirements of the Act require disinfection of surface water and certain groundwater supplies. Scientific evidence suggests that exposure to chemical by-products formed during the disinfection process may be associated with adverse health effects. Reducing the amount of disinfectant or altering the disinfection process may decrease by-product formation; however, these practices may increase the potential for microbial contamination. EPA's challenge is to balance the health risks caused by exposure to microbial pathogens with the health risks caused by exposure to disinfection by-products (DBPs). To meet this challenge, the Agency has developed comprehensive research plans for microbial contaminants/disinfection by-products and for arsenic in drinking water. These plans will form the basis for prioritizing research needs for the Agency's drinking water program. |
Notes |
Includes index. |