Economic Analysis of Health Risks and the Environmental Assessment of Revised Fecal Coliform Effluent and Water Quality Standards

摘要

The results of the economic analysis indicate there is an economic and environmental basis for modifying the existing fecal coliform effluent and environmental basis for modifying the existing fecal coliform effluent and water quality standards. There may be a small but measurable health risks to the water users downstream if the IEPA proposal is adopted; however, the damage to Illinois streams is a far greater impact. Complete elimination of chlorination may also be considered based upon the health risks of chlorinated organics versus viral and bacterial exposures.