Science Inventory

Getting the lead out: understanding risks in the distribution system

Citation:

Schock, M. Getting the lead out: understanding risks in the distribution system. 17th Canadian National Conference on Drinking Water, Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA, October 16 - 18, 2016.

Impact/Purpose:

Invited presentation on topics indicated as of interest. With exposure to lead as the context, this presentation discusses the importance of the water distribution system as a component of the source-to-tap continuum in public health protection. Issues covered include: understanding source water quality changes and their impacts throughout the system; use of mitigation measures such as filters); and holistic approaches and/or strategies that could be used to avoid unintended consequences of decisions from source to tap.

Description:

This presentation discusses the importance of the water distribution system as a component of the source-to-tap continuum in public health protection. Issues covered include: understanding source water quality changes and their impacts throughout the system; use of mitigation measures such as filters); and holistic approaches and/or strategies that could be used to avoid unintended consequences of decisions from source to tap.

Record Details:

Record Type:DOCUMENT( PRESENTATION/ SLIDE)
Product Published Date:10/18/2016
Record Last Revised:02/27/2017
OMB Category:Other
Record ID: 335512