The presence of lead particles in tap water is an under-appreciated
cause of lead poisoning in the United States.
Routine water sampling procedures can "miss" lead
particles present in drinking water. Consequently, the
true extent of human exposure through this type of lead
contamination can be underestimated. The authors
describe recent cases of lead poisoning in Washington,
D.C., Greenville, North Carolina, and Durham, North Carolina, when
approved water sampling procedures did not show cause
for alarm. Also, the authors compare the bioavailability
of lead particles when ingested to their detection in drinking
water samples and, in turn, compare human exposure
to what utilities detect in water samples. Their findings
reveal the potential limitations in current lead detection
methods. This information can be used to improve current
water sampling and preservation procedures. Includes 39 references, tables, figures.
| Edition : | Vol. 99 - No. 6 |
| File Size : | 1
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, 490 KB |
| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 11 |
| Published : | 06/01/2007 |
