Overview

The safety of the nation's drinking water must be maintained to ensure the health of the public. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for regulating the levels of substances in the drinking water supply. Copper can leach into drinking water from the pipes in the distribution system, and the allowable levels are regulated by the EPA. The regulation of copper, however, is complicated by the fact that it is both necessary to the normal functioning of the body and toxic to the body at too high a level. The National Research Council was requested to form a committee to review the scientific validity of the EPA's maximum contaminant level goal for copper in drinking water. ""Copper in Drinking Water"" outlines the findings of the committee's review. The book provides a review of the toxicity of copper, as well as a discussion of the essential nature of this metal. The risks posed by both short-term and long-term exposure to copper are characterized, and the implications for public health are discussed. This book should be a valuable reference for individuals involved in the regulation of water supplies and individuals interested in issues surrounding this metal.

Full Product Details

9780309069397

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

Committee on Copper in Drinking Water, National Research Council

Tab Content 6

Countries Available