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Reducing exposure to metals in drinking water from plumbing products 2021 cover

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Reducing exposure to metals in drinking water from plumbing products

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Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth) of the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee

Version: 2021. (Current)

The scope of this document is limited to consideration of the potential risk from consumption of drinking water that contains metals released (leached) from plumbing products in buildings or devices such as drinking water fountains.

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… should also be considered. 2.1.3. Other buildings with vulnerable populations Routine flushing of plumbing systems should be employed at buildings where children, infants and pregnant women … and drinking water fountains should be flushed for at least 10 seconds each morning. As good practice, building and asset managers should identify all drinking water outlets to be flushed, … have been certified to meet the relevant Australian Standards and bear the Australian Building Code Board’s (ABCB) WaterMark certification mark should be installed (Figure 1) 8 (it is illegal …

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enHealth Guidance Statement: Lead in drinking water from some plumbing products

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Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth) of the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee

Version: 2021. (Current)

enHealth recommends that every effort should be made to reduce exposure to lead in the environment, including lead that may be dissolving into drinking water from some plumbing products.

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… adults. Risk will vary, however, depending on the individual, the circumstances, and the amount of water consumed. For example, infants who drink formula prepared with lead-contaminated water … the issue of lead in plumbing products at the national level, through the Australian Building Codes Board. This includes research to determine the extent that plumbing products may … of new commercial or public buildings. enHealth recommends that the following good practice measures are implemented in each relevant setting. By following these measures, you can …

WHO guidelines for indoor air quality: dampness and mould cover 2009

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WHO guidelines for indoor air quality: dampness and mould

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World Health Organization

Version: 2009. (Current)

This document provides a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence on health problems associated with building moisture and biological agents.

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… design and construction. Since buildings have long lifetimes and use a significant portion of national assets, the construction industry is regulated by international or national codes and guidelines. Building codes are usually intended to ensure the quality of buildings: … pay proper attention to how the quality of construction affects these problems. As construction practices vary among countries, it is difficult to create guidelines that are applicable in all …

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Reducing exposure to metals in drinking water from plumbing products

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enHealth Guidance Statement: Lead in drinking water from some plumbing products

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WHO guidelines for indoor air quality: dampness and mould

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Name Reducing exposure to metals in drinking water from plumbing products

Publisher Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth) of the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee

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Name enHealth Guidance Statement: Lead in drinking water from some plumbing products

Publisher Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth) of the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee

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Name WHO guidelines for indoor air quality: dampness and mould

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Reducing exposure to metals in drinking water from plumbing products

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Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth) of the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee

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enHealth Guidance Statement: Lead in drinking water from some plumbing products

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Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth) of the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee

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WHO guidelines for indoor air quality: dampness and mould

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World Health Organization