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Main Title Microbiological Risks Associated with Changes in Drinking Water Disinfection Practices.
Author Akin, E. W. ; Hoff, J. C. ;
CORP Author Health Effects Research Lab., Cincinnati, OH.
Year Published 1984
Report Number EPA-600/D-84-184;
Stock Number PB84-215516
Additional Subjects Disinfection ; Potable water ; Chlorination ; Microorganisms ; Health risks ; Drinking water ; Pathogens
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NTIS  PB84-215516 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation 29p
Abstract
This report briefly reviews the development of chlorination practice in the United States as more resistant waterborne pathogens were identified. The occurrence of waterborne outbreaks and the possibility of sporadic cases of waterborne infections are discussed as well as the use of alternative disinfectants.