The following is published as the point of view of two respected members of the water profession. Its appearance in the Journal in no way implies either acceptance or rejection of these opinions by AWWA. To provide balance on the subject, the Journal requested comment from another highly respected water‐supply authority, Abel Wolman, whose comments appear on page 216 of this issue.
FIELD laboratory tests that can be performed quickly and with a minimum of equipment are essential for the control of the water supply treatment required to maintain safe sanitary quality under emergency as well as ordinary conditions.
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