WHO - Guidelines for Drinking-Water Quality [accessed 2016]
Description:
This web page provides links to the Guidelines for Drinking-Water Quality that are used as the basis for regulation and the setting of standards. The guidelines provide recommendations for managing the risk from hazards that may compromise the safety of drinking-water. Links to background documents, meeting reports and policies and procedures for updating guidelines are also listed. Chapter 8 of the 4th edition of the guidelines for drinking-water quality provides an overview of the chemical aspects of water safety including chemical hazards.
Why this Tool/Guidance?
Information provided forms an authoritative basis for the setting of national regulations and standards for drinking-water in support of public health.
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