AWWA ACE65256

This powerpoint presentation outlines a study on acute healthconcerns fromlead in water, focusing on LCR Sampling and how it ismissing theworst of thelead in potable water. The presentation addresses how the detection of lead hazards is critically dependent on the details of sampling such as: effect of bottle type; cleaning aerators beforesampling;don't sample hot water; and,first draw is not alwaysworst sample. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency MCL for lead is 15µg/l. Statistics on children at risk for lead consumption are given, and the high potential exposurefrom food preparation in schoolsand not just water is examined. The variability in leadsampling data at somehazardous taps is demonstrated.

Product Details

Edition:

Vol. - No.

Published:

06/01/2007

Number of Pages:

37

File Size:

1 file , 2.6 MB