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Quality problems in waters used for drinking purposes in Italy
E Funari1, A Bastone, P Bottoni
1Laboratorio di Igiene Ambientale, Istituto Superiore di Sanità Viale Regina Elena, Roma, Italy.
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences : BES
|December 1, 1991
Summary
This study assessed chemical contamination in Italian drinking water, including herbicides and nitrates. It provides a national overview of water quality issues and their potential health impacts.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Public Health
- Toxicology
Background:
- Contamination of drinking water by chemical agents poses risks to human health.
- Understanding the extent and sources of contamination is crucial for public safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the extent and intensity of chemical contamination in Italian drinking water.
- To identify causes, contamination methods, and human health implications.
- To present a nationwide overview of these water quality issues.
Main Methods:
- Nationwide assessment of drinking water contamination.
- Analysis of specific chemical agents: herbicides, nitrates, trihalomethanes, asbestos, manganese, and fluoride.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive national picture of drinking water contamination by selected chemical agents was established.
- The study identified the presence and levels of various contaminants across Italy.
Conclusions:
- The findings highlight the need for continued monitoring and management of chemical contaminants in drinking water.
- This research serves as a baseline for future public health interventions and environmental policies in Italy.