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Best Practice Guide on the Control of Lead in Drinking Water
Citation:
Hayes, C., R. Aergeerts, L. Barrott, A. Becker, M. J. Benoliel, B. Croll, M. Edwards, D. Gari, E. Hoekstra, M. Jung, A. Postawa, A. Ruebel, L. Russell, M. R. SCHOCK, N. Skubala, S. Witszak, M. Tielemans, AND M. Zabochnicka-Swiatek. Best Practice Guide on the Control of Lead in Drinking Water . Colin Hayes (ed.), ISBN9781843393696. IWA Publishing, London, Uk, 85 p., (2010).
Impact/Purpose:
To inform the public.
Description:
This book is a critical synthesis of international experiences with the control of lead in drinking water, derived from the European research network COST Action 637, supported by a wide range of experts from 26 European countries, the United States, and Canada. The book covers sources of lead in drinking water, regulatory background, health perspectives, lead pipe replacement, corrective water treatment, materials control and investigative methods, among other topics. Several example case studies are presented.
