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Risk management for assuring safe drinking water.

Steve E Hrudey1, Elizabeth J Hrudey, Simon J T Pollard

  • 1School of Public Health, 10-102 Clinical Sciences Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G3. steve.hrudey@ualberta.ca

Environment International
|July 15, 2006
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Contaminated drinking water causes millions of deaths globally. Even affluent nations face risks from waterborne diseases, highlighting the need for better risk management in water systems.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Diarrheal diseases from contaminated drinking water cause millions of deaths worldwide.
  • Safe drinking water is often assumed in affluent nations, yet disease outbreaks remain a risk.
  • Understanding past outbreaks is crucial for preventing future public health crises.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze drinking water disease outbreaks in affluent nations over 30 years.
  • To identify causes of outbreaks for improved prevention strategies.
  • To enhance risk management in vulnerable water systems.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of over 70 case studies.
  • Examination of disease outbreaks in 15 affluent nations.

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  • Review of documented evidence on waterborne illness risks.

    • Main Results:

    • Disease outbreaks are a preventable risk even in developed countries.
    • Analysis provides insights into the causes of waterborne disease outbreaks.
    • Identified common factors contributing to outbreaks in safe drinking water systems.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective risk management is essential for providing safe drinking water.
    • Lessons from past outbreaks can inform better preventive measures.
    • Water systems need enhanced strategies to mitigate risks of waterborne diseases.