New Report Underscores Safety
A new report by the National Research Council (NRC) that reviewed current wastewater treatment technologies found that the possible health risks associated with exposure to chemical contaminants are minimal.
"Available technology can reduce chemical and microbial contaminants to levels comparable to or lower than those present in many current drinking water supplies," Trussell said.
Trussell and the other NRC report authors say the government could do much to help increase public confidence in wastewater treatment programs for drinking—also known as potable use—and help to provide a consistent minimum level of protection across the nation. Many of these goals could be met by toughening federal regulations, they add.
