The Water Professional’s Guide to Infectious Disease Outbreaks

In recent years, the importance of planning for and responding to infectious disease outbreaks has become increasingly evident. It is imperative to make the protection of water professionals, public health, and the environment a priority during the uncertainty of an outbreak. The Water Professional' s Guide to Infectious Disease Outbreaks will help you understand and evaluate the vast amounts of information produced during outbreaks and make evidence-based decisions to protect both water professionals and the wider community. The publication covers pathogens, treatment practices, risk assessment, health and safety evaluation approaches, adaptations in facility management, communications, and wastewater surveillance.