A Risk Assessment of Northwest Christchurch Water Supply: Systematic Review of Lead Contaminants

Lead (Pb) is a known toxicant that affects young children. It is believed that old water reticulation systems are prone to lead leaching from the walls of lead pipes and fixtures where water is conveyed to households. Many households in Christchurch city particularly in the Northwestern and Central...

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Main Author: Lim, Elena Lynn Pei
Language:en
Published: University of Canterbury. Health Sciences Centre 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10092/3701