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Guidelines on recreational water quality. Volume 1, Coastal and fresh waters [electronic resource].

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World Health Organization
Additional Titles
Coastal and fresh waters
Published
Geneva, Switzerland : World Health Organization, [2021]
Physical Description
1 online resource (1 PDF file (xxii, 138 pages)) : illustrations, portrait
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Summary
Use of coastal, estuarine and freshwater recreational environments has significant benefits for health and well-being, including rest, relaxation, exercise, cultural and religious practices, and aesthetic pleasure, while also providing substantial local, regional and national economic benefits. These guidelines focus on water quality management for coastal and freshwater environments to protect public health. The guidelines: 1. describe the current state of knowledge about the possible adverse health impacts of various forms of water pollution; and2. set out recommendations for setting national health-based targets, conducting surveillance and risk assessments, putting in place systems to monitor and control risks, and providing timely advice to users on water safety.These guidelines are aimed at national and local authorities, and other entities with an obligation to exercise due diligence relating to the safety of recreational water sites. They may be implemented in conjunction with other measures for water safety (such as drowning prevention and sun exposure) and measures for environmental protection of recreational water use sites.
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ISBN
9789240031302 (electronic version)
9789240031319 (print version)
Related Titles
Complemented by (work): Guidelines for safe recreational water environments
Note
Updates Guidelines for safe recreational water environments. Geneva : World Health Organization, 2003.
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references.
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