Lead in drinking water
Policy Position Statement
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
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Policy Position Statement
Abstract
Presents a balanced technical view on the subject of lead in drinking water, recognising both the significance of public health implications and the enormity of the potential costs involved with further actions to reduce lead concentrations, and encouraging solutions that are environmentally sustainable.
History
Supersedes 2005 version. Dated July 2011.
Subjects
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Water quality
- Health and safety
- Public health/water engineering
- Special subject areas
Publisher History
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management was formed in 1987 when the Institution of Public Health Engineers merged with the Institution of Water Engineers and Scientists and the Institute of Water Pollution Control. They are committed to advance the science, practice, training and research of water and environmental management.
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