Public concerns are commonly expressed when reports are published about nanogram per liter
concentrations of any number of compounds in a wastewater effluent. The public then raises questions
about the concentrations and health effects of the multiple chemical compounds detected in the
community wastewater. The local utility then must attempt to define potential human health effects from
compounds at concentrations several orders of magnitude lower than currently established maximum
contaminant levels in the community potable water. This paper examines public perception, as well as
the "system" that evaluates risk and establishes maximum contaminant levels and a candidate
contaminant list for potable water, but does not address potential health impacts from chronic exposure to
low level contaminants. Finally, suggestions are offered to provide education for utility staff faced with
providing answers to the public. Includes 21 references, tables.
| Edition : | Vol. - No. |
| File Size : | 1
file
, 2.2 MB |
| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 29 |
| Published : | 11/01/2009 |
