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2. Waterborne Disease Outbreaks and the Multi-barrier Approach to Protecting Drinking Water

Author : Mohammed H. Dore

Published in: Global Drinking Water Management and Conservation

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Drinking water outbreaks have occurred throughout the world, causing varying illnesses and even death. This chapter reviews past outbreaks of microbial contaminants and the associated lessons that have been learnt. Only the most recent outbreaks are considered, as these are probably the most relevant for policy purposes.

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Metadata
Title
Waterborne Disease Outbreaks and the Multi-barrier Approach to Protecting Drinking Water
Author
Mohammed H. Dore
Copyright Year
2015
Book
Global Drinking Water Management and Conservation

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-11031-8

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-11032-5

Copyright Year: 2015

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-11032-5_2