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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. Envirnmental Protection Agency, Water Security Initiative System Architecture, EPA 817-D-05-003, December 2005.] </ref> }}
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{{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,
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Latest revision as of 13:51, 30 January 2020

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

References

  • ERNCIP's Thematic Group on Chemical & Biological Risks in the Water Sector [1].