Consumer water quality evaluation of private and public drinking water sources

Consumer Perception and Preference of Drinking Water Sources

INTRODUCTION Understanding consumer perception of drinking water can contribute to improvements in water management and consumer satisfaction. The aim of this study was to assess the consumer perception of tap water quality and other drinking water sources in Gonabad as a small semiarid city. METHODS This study was performed in autumn and winter 2013. For collection data a researcher-made a q...

Evaluation of corrosion and scaling potential of drinking water supply sources of Marivan villages, Iran

Corrosion and scaling in drinking water sources can lead to economic and health damages. These processes produce by-products in distribution systems, reduce chemical water quality, and are the cause of health issues among consumers. The aim of this study was to evaluate the corrosion and scaling potential of water supply sources of Marivan villages, Iran. In total, 106 water samples were collec...

Chemical and Physical Indicators in Drinking Water and Water Sources of Boroujerd Using Principal Components Analysis

Abstract Background and Objective: Quality control of drinking water is important for maintaining health and safety of consumers, and the first step is to study the water quality variables. This study aimed to evaluate the chemical and physical indicators, water quality variables and qualitative classification of drinking water stations and water sources in Boroujerd. Material and Methods...

Private drinking water supplies: challenges for public health.

Public perceptions of drinking water: a postal survey of residents with private water supplies

BACKGROUND In Canada, the legal responsibility for the condition of private water supplies, including private wells and cisterns, rests with their owners. However, there are reports that Canadians test these water supplies intermittently and that treatment of such water is uncommon. An estimated 45% of all waterborne outbreaks in Canada involve non-municipal systems. An understanding of the per...