Assessment of risk of contamination of drinking water for the health of children in the Tula region

The hygienic analysis of centralized drinking water supply in Tula region was performed. Priority contaminants of drinking water were established. On the base of the application of risk assessment methodology there was calculated carcinogenic risk for children\'s health. A direct relationship between certain classes of diseases and pollution of drinking water with chemical contaminants has been determined.

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