What is likely the direction of future water supply and pollution control efforts in the United States?
The likely direction of future water supply and pollution control efforts in the United States will be: Technology-based effluent standards will continue to be the norm. Tougher standards for non-point pollution. Increased regulation of the storage, treatment and disposal of hazardous and toxic wastes. Continued commitment of cleaner water. Integrated water management will be the goal for the 21st Century. 26. Why does my water have a musty or soil taste? When water is described as having an occasional musty, soil, kerosene, or pesticide taste or odor, it is usually associated with an increase in geosmin, methyl-iso-borneal (MIB), or pyrazine compounds which reacted with chlorine to cause the odors described. Although the taste is unpleasant, they are not considered harmful. The water supplier should be notified. The odors can be eliminated at the water plant by a combination treatment of advanced oxidants and activated carbon filtration prior to chlorination. 27. Is it possible that w
