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This paper presents a critical review of water pollution incidents that have affected drinking water supplies and threatened public health finds a number of commonly recurring inadequacies in the protection of water resources, monitoring programs, operational control and communications. While historically the incidence of waterborne diseases such as typhoid and bacterial dysentery were serious threats to public health, industrial development has changed the public health threats to illnesses stemming from the presence of chemical pollutants. Another recent health threat is the transmission of microbiological infections such as cryptosporidiosis and giardiasis in drinking water supplies. Thus, there is an increasing need for water suppliers to effectively control pollution, monitor water quality, and efficiently manage water resources, treatment facilities and distribution systems to minimize the presence of any potentially harmful chemicals or organisms. This paper describes recommended emergency management procedures and public information policies that water suppliers may implement in the event of a waterborne disease or pollution incident that threatens public health. The author emphasizes the need for water suppliers to be adequately prepared in advance to effectively deal with emergency situations.

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Published: 01/01/1994 ISBN(s): 0898767734 Number of Pages: 12File Size: 1 file , 430 KB