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A briefing on microorganisms and drinking water supplies – A review of literature 1999- 2000

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Ref: 00/DW/02/22
ISBN: 1 84057 213 2
Published: 2000

This report updates previous UKWIR publications assessing the risks of infection to consumers exposed to mains water in the UK, by analysing worldwide scientific literature on health related water microbiology. It highlights those organisms where concern has been expressed in the literature and provides advice on their significance. There were no major changes to the previous assessments of the risks of acquiring infection from mains water but several areas have been identified for further monitoring.

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