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| − | {{definition| A situation in which the introduction of a contaminant into the water system is threatened, claimed, or suggested by evidence. }} | + | {{definition|''Water Pollution'': The alteration of the constituents of a body of water by man to such a degree that the water loses its value as a natural resource. <ref>[http://marinamercante.gob.hn/smm/glossary/n.html Honduras Maritime Weather Service - weather glossary]</ref>}}The change may be due to natural or human-induced causes.<br/><br/> |
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| + | {{definition| A situation in which the introduction of a contaminant into the water system is threatened, claimed, or suggested by evidence. <ref>[http://water.epa.gov/infrastructure/watersecurity/upload/2006_01_27_watersecurity_pubs_watersentinel_system_architecture.pdf U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Water Security Initiative System Architecture, EPA 817-D-05-003, December 2005.] </ref>}} | ||
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| + | {{definition|A water contamination threat occurs when the introduction of a contaminant into the water system is threatened, claimed, or suggested by evidence. A water contamination incident occurs when a contaminant is successfully introduced into the water supply. <ref>[https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1936-704X.2004.mp129001004.x Responding to Threats and Incidents of Intentional Drinking Water Contamination, | ||
| + | Steven C. Allgeier and Matthew L. Magnuson (2004)]</ref>}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:51, 30 January 2020
Contents
Definitions
National Definitions
Honduras
Water Pollution: The alteration of the constituents of a body of water by man to such a degree that the water loses its value as a natural resource. [1]
The change may be due to natural or human-induced causes.
United States
A situation in which the introduction of a contaminant into the water system is threatened, claimed, or suggested by evidence. [2]
Other
Academic
A water contamination threat occurs when the introduction of a contaminant into the water system is threatened, claimed, or suggested by evidence. A water contamination incident occurs when a contaminant is successfully introduced into the water supply. [3]
Discussion Topic
See also
Notes
- ↑ Honduras Maritime Weather Service - weather glossary
- ↑ U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Water Security Initiative System Architecture, EPA 817-D-05-003, December 2005.
- ↑ [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1936-704X.2004.mp129001004.x Responding to Threats and Incidents of Intentional Drinking Water Contamination, Steven C. Allgeier and Matthew L. Magnuson (2004)]
References
- ERNCIP's Thematic Group on Chemical & Biological Risks in the Water Sector [1].
