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The key is water treatment optimizationthe ability to not only apply the right chemistries but also to constantly monitor and control water quality to keep it balanced at all times. The standards have been adopted in whole or in part by a number of countries as a basis for the formulation of national standards, and were cited in the inter. Drinking water quality testing section 1 introduction 1 1 introduction to drinking water quality testing having safe drinking water and basic sanitation is a human need and right for every man, woman and child. An operators handbook for safe drinking water for otm and. Water for coffee extraction specialty coffee association. Hofbauer policy and special studies division december 1998 revised iwr.
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