WHO - Lead in drinking-water: Health risks, monitoring and corrective actions [2022]
Description:
The document provides practical guidance to support the assessment and management of lead contamination in drinking-water supplies. Step-wise guidance is provided to support action when elevated lead concentrations are detected in drinking-water. It also explains why lead in drinking-water is an important issue and lists possible sources of lead exposure in water supplies.
Why this Tool/Guidance?
Information provided is useful to support management of lead contamination in drinking-water supplies. The information is primarily intended for water suppliers and agencies responsible for overseeing the safety and acceptability of drinking-water in resource-limited settings. Certain sections of this brief are also useful for other stakeholders involved in drinking-water quality management.
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