Safe drinking water. The impact of chemicals on a limited resource

Book · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:5879917

Rice, R G

This book addresses chemical contamination, one of the major issues confronting the nation's current and future water supply. Contaminants and potential contaminants in the water supply are myriad, including hundreds of organics and inorganics as well as changes in the natural leaching process induced by acid deposition. The contents discussed are: Sources and Distribution; Chemicals in Drinking Water; Monitoring and Analysis; Regulation, U.S. and Foreign; Changes in Leaching; Organics and Inorganics; Ground Water Contamination; and Perspectives.

• OSTI ID: 5879917
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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