(Ebook) Plain talk about drinking water : answers to your questions about the water you drink by James M Symons; Gay Porter de Nileon ISBN 9781583217429, 1583217428

(Ebook) Plain talk about drinking water : answers to your questions about the water you drink by James M Symons; Gay Porter de Nileon ISBN 9781583217429, 1583217428

An updated and expanded edition of this popular consumer reference with over 200 commonly asked questions and answers about the water you drink. Written for the layperson, language is non-technical, covering health, home treatment, testing, conservation and federal regulations of water.
Content: Health --
Microbial contaminants --
Chemical and mineral contaminants --
Pharmaceuticals --
Arsenic --
Atrazine --
Lead and copper --
Nitrates and pesticides --
Perchlorate --
Radon and radium --
Water treatment --
Chlorine --
Aluminum --
Fluoride --
Travel --
Taste, odor and appearance --
In the home --
Home plumbing --
Home treatment --
Hard water and softening --
Bottled water --
Down the drain --
Fish and plant life --
Costs --
Sources --
Quality --
Distribution --
Conservation --
Regulations, reporting and water security --
Fascinating facts --
Liquid --
Solid --
Gas --
Appendices.
Abstract: An updated and expanded edition of this popular consumer reference with over 200 commonly asked questions and answers about the water you drink. Written for the layperson, language is non-technical, covering health, home treatment, testing, conservation and federal regulations of water