Safe piped water: Managing microbial water quality in piped distribution systems

Published by the World Health Organization (WHO):

Safe Piped Water addresses the factors affecting the presence and growth of micro-organisms in piped networks as well as the practices of water supply organisations that can directly or indirectly influence their presence and growth. The book shows that there are often public health reasons for adopting a more proactive approach to many of the traditional practices used in designing, operating and maintaining distribution networks, and to modifying the composition of the water that is fed into those networks.

Specific topics covered include:

• The microbiology of piped distribution systems and public health
• Composition of treated waters to minimize potential for microbiological changes
• Design and operation of distribution networks
• Planned maintenance and survey of distribution systems
• Precautions during construction and repairs
• Small animals in drinking water distribution systems
• Risk management for distribution systems

The information and conclusions contained in Safe Drinking Water are intended for policy makers and those responsible for formulating ג€˜Water Safety Plansג€™ for the supply of drinking-water. The book is also highly relevant to engineers and scientists who are responsible for water supply planning, operations and monitoring.

Full document and more information are available at the WHO web site.