Consumer Perceptions Of Tap Water Bottled Water And Filtration Devices

Author : E. Mackey,J. Davis,L. Boulos,J. Brown,G. Crozes
Publisher : IWA Publishing
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2004-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781843398530

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Consumer Perceptions of Tap Water, Bottled Water, and Filtration Devices by E. Mackey,J. Davis,L. Boulos,J. Brown,G. Crozes Pdf

The objectives of this project were (1) to measure consumer satisfaction with tap water quality, (2) to investigate demographic trends in consumer satisfaction and consumption of tap water alternatives, (3) to identify the factors that cause consumers to purchase and use bottled water and POU/POEs, and (4) to develop a list of recommendations for water utilities that can improve consumer satisfaction and help bridge gaps between perception and reality. The following are highlights from the research project: Consumption rate of tap water alternatives is highly dependent on geographic location (20% usage rate in the Midwest vs. 80% on the West Coast). Tap water drinkers are more satisfied (20% on average) than tap water alternative drinkers concerning various aspects of tap water (e.g., overall quality, taste, appearance, smell, safety, healthiness). Tap water quality had limited influence on consumer satisfaction. The highest level of correlation (between satisfaction and water quality) was found to have an R2 - value of 34%-64% for hardness and total dissolved solids. Safety was the primary motivator for filtered water drinkers. Bottled water drinkers were divided between taste, safety, and healthiness.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Bottled water
ISBN : LCCN:2003271948

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Consumer Perceptions of Tap Water, Bottled Water, and Filtration Devices by Anonim Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Water Science and Technology Board,Committee on Public Water Supply Distribution Systems: Assessing and Reducing Risks
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2006-12-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309133951

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Drinking Water Distribution Systems by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Water Science and Technology Board,Committee on Public Water Supply Distribution Systems: Assessing and Reducing Risks Pdf

Protecting and maintaining water distributions systems is crucial to ensuring high quality drinking water. Distribution systems-consisting of pipes, pumps, valves, storage tanks, reservoirs, meters, fittings, and other hydraulic appurtenances-carry drinking water from a centralized treatment plant or well supplies to consumers' taps. Spanning almost 1 million miles in the United States, distribution systems represent the vast majority of physical infrastructure for water supplies, and thus constitute the primary management challenge from both an operational and public health standpoint. Recent data on waterborne disease outbreaks suggest that distribution systems remain a source of contamination that has yet to be fully addressed. This report evaluates approaches for risk characterization and recent data, and it identifies a variety of strategies that could be considered to reduce the risks posed by water-quality deteriorating events in distribution systems. Particular attention is given to backflow events via cross connections, the potential for contamination of the distribution system during construction and repair activities, maintenance of storage facilities, and the role of premise plumbing in public health risk. The report also identifies advances in detection, monitoring and modeling, analytical methods, and research and development opportunities that will enable the water supply industry to further reduce risks associated with drinking water distribution systems.

Author : James M. Symons
Publisher : American Water Works Association
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Science
ISBN : 1583211268

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Plain Talk about Drinking Water by James M. Symons Pdf

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. An essential item for all library collections, it is also useful as a customer reference handout and for schools studying water.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Water Science and Technology Board,Committee on Public Water Supply Distribution Systems: Assessing and Reducing Risks
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2005-04-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309181846

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Public Water Supply Distribution Systems by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Water Science and Technology Board,Committee on Public Water Supply Distribution Systems: Assessing and Reducing Risks Pdf

The Water Science and Technology Board has released the first report of the Committee on Public Water Supply Distribution Systems: Assessing and Reducing Risks, which is studying water quality issues associated with public water supply distribution systems and their potential risks to consumers. The distribution system, which is a critical component of every drinking water utility, constitutes a significant management challenge from both an operational and public health standpoint. This first report was requested by the EPA, as the agency considers revisions to the Total Coliform Rule with potential new requirements for ensuring the integrity of the distribution system. This first report identifies trends relevant to the deterioration of drinking water quality in distribution systems and prioritizes issues of greatest concern according to high, medium, and low priority categories. Of the issues presented in nine EPA white papers that were reviewed by the committee, cross connections and backflow, new or repaired water mains, and finished water storage facilities were judged by the committee to be of the highest importance based on their associated potential health risks. In addition, the report noted that two other issues should also be accorded high priority: premise plumbing and distribution system operator training. This first report will be followed in about 18 months by a more comprehensive final report that evaluates approaches for risk characterization and identifies strategies that could be considered to reduce the risks posed by water-quality deteriorating events.

Author : Juliana Mansvelt
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 561 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781412996853

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Green Consumerism by Juliana Mansvelt Pdf

Colorful bracelets, funky brooches, and beautiful handmade beads: young crafters learn to make all these and much more with this fantastic step-by-step guide. In 12 exciting projects with simple steps and detailed instructions, budding fashionistas create their own stylish accessories to give as gifts or add a touch of personal flair to any ensemble. Following the successful "Art Smart" series, "Craft Smart" presents a fresh, fun approach to four creative skills: knitting, jewelry-making, papercrafting, and crafting with recycled objects. Each book contains 12 original projects to make, using a range of readily available materials. There are projects for boys and girls, carefully chosen to appeal to readers of all abilities. A special "techniques and materials" section encourages young crafters to try out their own ideas while learning valuable practical skills.

Author : Tsair-Fuh Lin,Sue Watson,I. H. (Mel) Suffet
Publisher : IWA Publishing
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781780406657

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Taste and Odour in Source and Drinking Water by Tsair-Fuh Lin,Sue Watson,I. H. (Mel) Suffet Pdf

This book provides an updated evaluation of the characterization and management of taste and odour (T&O) in source and drinking waters. Authored by international experts from the IWA Specialist Group on Off-flavours in the Aquatic Environment, the book represents an important resource that synthesizes current knowledge on the origins, mitigation, and management of aquatic T&O problems. The material provides new knowledge for an increasing widespread degradation of source waters and global demand for high quality potable water. Key topics include early warning, detection and source-tracking, chemical, sensory and molecular diagnosis, treatment options for common odorants and minerals, source management, modelling and risk assessment, and future research directions. Taste and Odour in Source and Drinking Water is directed towards a wide readership of scientists, engineers, technical operators and managers, and presents both practical and theoretical material, including an updated version of the benchmark Drinking Water Taste and Odour Wheel and a new biological wheel to provide a practical and informative tool for the initial diagnosis of the chemical and biological sources of aquatic T&O.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Drinking water
ISBN : IND:30000099364469

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Water on Tap by Anonim Pdf

Author : John B. Stephenson
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009-12
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781437918892

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Bottled Water by John B. Stephenson Pdf

Over the past decade, per capita consumption of bottled water in the U.S. has more than doubled. With this increase have come several concerns in recent years about the safety, quality, and environmental impacts of bottled water. The FDA regulates bottled water as a food and is responsible for ensuring that domestic and imported bottled water is safe and truthfully labeled. This report: (1) evaluated the extent to which FDA regulates and ensures the quality and safety of bottled water; (2) evaluated the extent to which fed. and state authorities regulate the accuracy of labels and claims regarding the purity and source of bottled water; and (3) identified the environmental and other impacts of bottled water. Includes recommendations. Illustrations.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : American Water Works Association
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Decentralization in management
ISBN : 1583213554

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Conventional and Unconventional Approaches to Water Service Provision by Anonim Pdf

Through regulatory compliance or supplemental market-oriented services as drivers. Annotation : 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Author : John Stephenson
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2009-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781437919059

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Bottled Water: FDA Safety and Consumer Protections are Often Less Stringent Than Comparable EPA Protections for Tap Water by John Stephenson Pdf

Over the past decade, the consumption of bottled water in the U.S. has more than doubled -- from 13 gall./person in 1997 to 29 gall./person in 2007. With this increase have come several concerns over bottled water's quality and safety. For ex., bottled water does not necessarily have lower levels of contamination than tap water. Several org. have raised concerns about a low recycling rate for plastic water bottles. This testimony addresses three issues: (1) the extent to which fed. and state authorities regulate the quality of bottled water to ensure its safety; (2) the extent to which fed. and state authorities regulate the accuracy of labels or claims re: the purity and source of bottled water; and (3) the environmental impacts of bottled water.

Author : Steve Maxwell
Publisher : American Water Works Association
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-12
Category : Water resources development
ISBN : 9781613000731

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The Business of Water by Steve Maxwell Pdf

Author : Richard L. Doty
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1284 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118139226

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Handbook of Olfaction and Gustation by Richard L. Doty Pdf

The largest collection of basic, clinical, and applied knowledge on the chemical senses ever compiled in one volume, the third edition of Handbook of Olfaction and Gustation encompass recent developments in all fields of chemosensory science, particularly the most recent advances in neurobiology, neuroscience, molecular biology, and modern functional imaging techniques. Divided into five main sections, the text covers the senses of smell and taste as well as sensory integration, industrial applications, and other chemosensory systems. This is essential reading for clinicians and academic researchers interested in basic and applied chemosensory perception.

Author : Clifford S. Russell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781317333715

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Safe Drinking Water by Clifford S. Russell Pdf

Originally published in 1978, this volume addresses the scientific, economic, and administrative aspects of the public policy problem raised by the United States’ Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974. In this collection of papers, the authors examine the various problems presented by drinking public water in the United States, the United Kingdom, and throughout Europe. This is an ideal title for students interested in environmental studies and public policy reform.

Author : James M. Symons
Publisher : American Water Works Association
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-12
Category : Drinking water
ISBN : 9781613001028

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Plain Talk about Drinking Water by James M. Symons Pdf