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1Dip. di Sanità Pubblica e Microbiologia, Università degli Studi di Torino.
Annali Di Igiene : Medicina Preventiva E Di Comunita
|December 18, 2003
Summary
This paper reviews essential water treatment processes for safe drinking water, evaluating disinfectants and their byproducts. It highlights key methods for ensuring water quality and public health.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Public Health
- Water Chemistry
Context:
- Ensuring safe drinking water is a global public health priority.
- Conventional water treatment relies heavily on disinfection processes.
- The formation of disinfection byproducts (DBPs) poses potential health risks.
Purpose:
- To outline critical water treatment processes for potable water.
- To critically assess the pros and cons of various disinfectants.
- To evaluate the challenges linked to disinfection byproducts.
Summary:
- The paper details essential treatment methods for drinking water.
- It examines the benefits and drawbacks of alternative disinfectants.
- A thorough analysis of disinfection byproduct issues is provided.
Impact:
- Informs public health officials and water treatment professionals.
- Contributes to the development of safer water treatment strategies.
- Aids in mitigating risks associated with disinfection byproducts.