Microbiological quality control in the provision of safe drinking water

The legislation from the European Commission and various other guidelines are discussed in the context of microbiological standards for drinking water. Difficulties in applying these standards are identified and reference is given to the quality control procedures adopted by Anglian Water. Pressures...

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Published inWater science and technology Vol. 21; no. 6/7; pp. 559 - 566
Main Author Hayes, C.R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London IWA Publishing 01.01.1989
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Summary:The legislation from the European Commission and various other guidelines are discussed in the context of microbiological standards for drinking water. Difficulties in applying these standards are identified and reference is given to the quality control procedures adopted by Anglian Water. Pressures to achieve other drinking water standards, especially trihalomethanes, and the possible need to achieve higher microbiological quality objectives than those regulated currently, could lead to major changes in UK treatment practice.
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ISSN:0273-1223
1996-9732
DOI:10.2166/wst.1989.0258