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The Decontamination for Building Plumbing Systems - Analysis and Procedures

Published

Author(s)

Stephen J. Treado

Abstract

This report describes the results of measurements and analysis of methods to decontaminate building plumbing systems in the event of the accidental or intentional introduction of undesirable substances via the water supply system. The work described was conducted as part of the second phase of a project evaluating the accumulation and removal of contaminants from building plumbing systems.
Citation
NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR) - 7448
Report Number
7448
NIST Pub Series
NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)
Pub Type
NIST Pubs

Keywords

building plumbing systems, contaminants, decontamination, flushing, water quality
Buildings and Construction and Fire

Citation

Treado, S. (2007), The Decontamination for Building Plumbing Systems - Analysis and Procedures, NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD (Accessed July 22, 2024)

Issues

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Created September 30, 2007, Updated February 19, 2017