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Drinking Water Distribution Systems: Assessing and Reducing Risks

The unparalleled scope and specific focus of the book make it an essential addition to any reference library. Chapter topics include:

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION

 

Introduction to Water Distribution Systems
Distribution System Integrity
Impetus for the Study and Report Roadmap
References

 
REGULATIONS, NON-REGULATORY APPROACHES AND THEIR LIMITATIONS

Regulatory Environment
Limitations of Regulatory Programs
Voluntary and Non-regulatory Programs that Influence Distribution System Integrity
Conclusions and Recommendations
References


PUBLIC HEALTH RISK FROM DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM CONTAMINATION

Introduction to Risk
Evidence from Pathogen Occurrence Measurements
Evidence from outbreak Data
Epidemiology Studies
Risks from Legionella
Conclusions and Recommendations
References

 
PHYSICAL INTEGRITY

Factors Causing Loss of Physical Integrity
Consequences of a Loss in Physical Integrity
Detecting Loss of Physical Integrity
Maintaining Physical Integrity
Recovering Physical Integrity
Conclusions and Recommendations
References

 
HYDRAULIC INTEGRITY

 

Factors Causing Loss of Hydraulic Integrity
Consequences of a Loss in Hydraulic Integrity
Detecting Loss of Hydraulic Integrity
Maintaining Hydraulic Integrity
Recovering Hydraulic Integrity
Conclusions and Recommendations
References

 
WATER QUALITY INTEGRITY

Factors Causing Loss of Water Quality Integrity and their Consequences
Detecting Loss of Water Quality Integrity
Maintaining Water Quality Integrity
Recovering Water Quality Integrity
Conclusions and Recommendations
References

 
INTEGRATING APPROACHES TO REDUCING RISK FROM DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

Monitoring
Distribution Systems Modeling
Data Integration
Feasibility of Adopting G200 for Small Systems
How to Provide Incentives too Adopt G200
Conclusions and Recommendations
References

 
ALTERNATIVES FROM PREMISE PLUMBING


Key Characteristics of Premise Plumbing
Gaps in Research and Monitoring
Why Home Treatment Devices Are Not Always the Answer
Policy Alternatives
Conclusions and Recommendations
References

 




 
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