Classifying Drinking Water Contaminants for Regulatory Consideration

by National Research Council, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, Water Science and Technology Board, et al.

Americans drink many gallons of tap water every day, but many of them question the safety of tap water every day as well. In fact, devices have been created to filter tap water directly before reaching cups. It's true; however, that the provision and management of safe drinking water throughout the United States have seen triumphs in public health since the beginning of the 20th century. Although, advances in water treatment, source water protection...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309074088
• ISBN13: 9780309074087
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 255 Pages
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"