You are here:
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.