Best practice guide on the management of metals in small water supplies

The management of small water supplies presents a unique challenge globally, in countries at all stages of development.

A combination of lack of resources, limited understanding of the risks and poor expertise means that individuals and communities may face serious health risks from these supplies.

This is not only due to microbiological contamination, but also from contamination by metals, either due to natural or man-made contamination of the source water or through leaching from plumbing materials due to inadequate conditioning and corrosion inhibition and use of inappropriate materials.

This guide aims to share best practice and experience from around the world on a practical level.