Science Inventory

WATER QUALITY IN SOURCE WATER, TREATMENT, AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

Citation:

Fox*, K R. AND D J. Reasoner*. WATER QUALITY IN SOURCE WATER, TREATMENT, AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS. First Edition, Chapter 2, Waterborne Pathogens, AWWA Manual M48. American Water Works Association, Denver, CO, , 19-27, (1999).

Impact/Purpose:

To inform public

Description:

Most drinking water utilities practice the multiple-barrier concept as the guiding principle for providing safe water. This chapter discusses multiple barriers as they relate to the basic criteria for selecting and protecting source waters, including known and potential sources of contamination, water treatment and disinfection processes, and educating providers and customers to ensure the highest quality drinking water. 2d Edition now available, p. 21-34 (2006).

Record Details:

Record Type:DOCUMENT( BOOK CHAPTER)
Product Published Date:11/01/1999
Record Last Revised:04/23/2009
OMB Category:Other
Record ID: 104124