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

verfasst von : Mohammed H. Dore

Erschienen in: Global Drinking Water Management and Conservation

Verlag: 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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Metadaten
Titel
Waterborne Disease Outbreaks and the Multi-barrier Approach to Protecting Drinking Water
verfasst von
Mohammed H. Dore
Copyright-Jahr
2015
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-11032-5_2