Guidance on waterborne pathogens in drinking water.: H144-107/2022E-PDF

"A basic understanding of the different types of waterborne pathogens, their sources, the measures that are important for their control and the people that are most at risk for becoming sick is necessary for effective drinking water management and for preventing waterborne disease. This guidance document was prepared in collaboration with the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Committee on Drinking Water and describes these microorganisms, their health effects, how they are transmitted and best practices to ensure safe drinking water"--Executive summary, page 3.

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Publication information
Department/Agency Canada. Health Canada, issuing body.
Title Guidance on waterborne pathogens in drinking water.
Variant title Waterborne pathogens in drinking water
Publication type Monograph
Language [English]
Other language editions [French]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Note(s) Cover title.
"Publication date: September 2022."
Issued also in French under title: Conseils sur les agents pathogènes d'origine hydrique dans l'eau potable.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 65-92).
Publishing information Ottawa, ON : Health Canada = Santé Canada, 2022.
©2022
Description 1 online resource (101 pages) : illustrations, photographs
ISBN 9780660444888
Catalogue number
  • H144-107/2022E-PDF
Departmental catalogue number 220319
Subject terms Drinking water -- Contamination -- Canada.
Drinking water -- Government policy -- Canada.
Pathogenic microorganisms -- Canada.
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