COST-BENEFITS OF POINT-OF-USE TREATMENT
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Found the calculated lifetime loss to the Flint, MI community from lead exposure is $435M, whereas it would have only cost $11M to fund a 5-year community intervention strategy supplying POU activated carbon filters with lead adsorption capabilities.
Executive Summary l Full Report Handout - Lead l Handout - Microbes Journal of Water and Health Publication Environmental Research Publication 1-Minute Video |
Our Point-of-Use (POU) Cost-Benefit Study analyzes the economic, operational, and compliance advantages of using POU treatment devices compared to centralized system upgrades for Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requirements. This research evaluates installation costs, maintenance, regulatory acceptance, and long-term sustainability for small and rural water systems. By comparing financial and technical impacts, the study provides actionable insights for utility managers, policymakers, and communities seeking cost-effective solutions to improve drinking water quality and meet regulatory standards.
Summaries and educational materials (toolkits, handouts, infographics, etc.) are publicly available resources, and the full scientific reports are free for Water Quality Association (WQA) members.
If you are not a WQA member, please contact [email protected] to inquire about access to the full report(s) of interest.
If you are not a WQA member, please contact [email protected] to inquire about access to the full report(s) of interest.