Main Title |
Role of Short-Term Tests in Evaluating Health Effects Associated with Drinking Water. |
Author |
Meier, J. R. ;
Daniel, F. B. ;
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CORP Author |
Health Effects Research Lab., Research Triangle Park, NC. |
Publisher |
cOct 90 |
Year Published |
1990 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/J-90/326; |
Stock Number |
PB91-149724 |
Additional Subjects |
Bioassay ;
Toxicity ;
Public health ;
Water pollution ;
Carcinogens ;
Genetics ;
Potable water ;
Risk ;
Assessments ;
Humans ;
Exposure ;
Concentration(Composition) ;
In vitro analysis ;
Rodents ;
Comparison ;
Time studies ;
Cost effectiveness ;
Reprints ;
Drinking water ;
Health assessment ;
Ames test
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB91-149724 |
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 |
12p |
Abstract |
Short-term bioassays such as the Ames test are used to assess genotoxicity and potential carcinogenicity of specific drinking water contaminants as well as concentrated samples of drinking water. The authors discuss the development, limitations, and interpretation of short-term tests; qualitative and quantitative aspects of the utility of the tests for predicting carcinogenicity; and general approaches to using the tests in analyzing potential health effects of drinking water. They conclude that although uncertainties regarding interpretation limit the application of such tests for risk assessment, short-term tests provide public health officials with a useful tool for obtaining timely and cost-efficient information about potential health risks associated with drinking water. |
Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in Jnl. of the American Water Works Association, v82 n10 p48 Oct 90. |
NTIS Title Notes |
Journal article. |
Title Annotations |
Reprint: Role of Short-Term Tests in Evaluating Health Effects Associated with Drinking Water. |
Category Codes |
68D; 68G; 57Y; 57K |
NTIS Prices |
PC A03/MF A01 |
Primary Description |
600/10 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
109132279 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |