parameters for water quality testing according to WHO?

Question

I need to know the basic minimum parameters we need to test when it comes to ensure the safety of drinking water. I know that we have the physical, chemical and microbiological, but which ones are a must, besides E. Coli? Thank you.

Answer 1

The WHO has a publication that provides the resources you need to answer your question "WHO Guidelines for drinking-water quality." This link will get you started:

http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/dwq/guidelines/en/index.html

HTH

Charles

Answer 2

DWP...Department of Water and Power in Ca.
DWR...Department of Water Resources in AZ.
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