Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Air
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Health & Environmental Assessment of MTBE: Risk assessment, exposure assessment, water treatment & cost-benefit analysis
Author: Quantifying Public Health Risk Reduction Benefits
Author: Robert S. RaucherPublisher: American Water Works Association
ISBN: 1583211926
Category : Cost effectiveness
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
To assist the implementation of benefit-cost analysis, this research report describes issues and techniques related to estimating the human health risk reduction benefits provided by actions that reduce contaminant concentrations in drinking water, and discusses how these benefits should be compared to costs. Material is relevant for evaluating the benefits and costs of federal and state regulatory actions such as setting a Maximum Contaminant Level, instituting treatment requirements, and implementing a guideline or advisory. The report will be of interest to water utility professionals, benefit- cost practitioners, and public policy decision makers. No subject index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR.
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Environmental Health Interventions
Author: Carla GuerrieroPublisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0128129360
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Cost-benefit Analysis of Environmental Health Interventions clearly articulates the core principles and fundamental methodologies underpinning the modern economic assessment of environmental intervention on human health. Taking a practical approach, the book provides a step-by-step approach to assigning a monetary value to the health benefits and disbenefits arising from interventions, using environmental information and epidemiological evidence. It summarizes environmental risk factors and explores how to interpret and understand epidemiological data using concentration-response, exposure-response or dose-response techniques, explaining the environmental interventions available for each environmental risk factor. It evaluates in detail two of the most challenging stages of Cost-Benefit Analysis in 'discounting' and 'accounting for uncertainty'. Further chapters describe how to analyze and critique results, evaluate potential alternatives to Cost-Benefit Analysis, and on how to engage with stakeholders to communicate the results of Cost-Benefit Analysis. The book includes a detailed case study how to conduct a Cost-Benefit Analysis. It is supported by an online website providing solution files and detailing the design of models using Excel. - Provides a clear understanding of the core theory of cost-benefit analysis in environmental health interventions - Provides practical guidance using real-world case studies to motivate and expand understanding - Describes the challenging 'discounting' and 'accounting for uncertainty' problems at chapter length - Supported by a practical case study, online solution files, and a practical guide to the design of CBA models using Excel
Health & Environmental Assessment of MTBE: Summary & recommendations
Author: Health Effects Assessment Summary Tables
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ISBN:
Category : Health risk assessment
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
MTBE Remediation Handbook
Author: Ellen MoyerPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461500214
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 720
Book Description
Here is a comprehensive and up-to date compendium of the technology and management of MTBE contamination, exploring the myths which impede successful clean-up techniques, and offering effective solutions. Section I looks at the history, properties, occurrence and assessment of MTBE. Section II discusses applicable remediation technologies. Section III offers remediation case studies.
Valuing Health Risks, Costs, and Benefits for Environmental Decision Making
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309041953
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Risk Assessment for Chemicals in Drinking Water
Author: Robert A. HowdPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0471723444
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
A comprehensive reference on state-of-the-art risk assessment methodologies for drinking water Risk Assessment for Chemicals in Drinking Water discusses the major steps and goals in risk assessments and suggests ways to improve the methodologies and accuracy, while consolidating up-to-date information on the current principles and practices in one authoritative reference. After an enlightening overview of risk assessment practices and regulatory guidelines, it: Includes descriptions of the use of variability analysis, exposure analysis, physiologically based pharmacokinetics, and modeling for both cancer and non-cancer endpoints Describes the practices of major organizations, including the U.S. EPA, Health Canada, World Health Organization, and California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment Includes complete chapters on risk assessment for essential nutrients, arsenic, chloroform, and perchlorate Explains how to address susceptible sub-populations, including the elderly and infants and children, in risk assessments Covers the potential of using genomic and proteomic screens Addresses recent advances, emerging issues, and future challenges With contributions and perspectives from leading scientists, this is the definitive resource for health and environmental scientists, toxicologists, risk assessors and managers, regulators, consultants, and other professionals responsible for the safety of drinking water.
Use of Risk Analysis and Cost-benefit Analysis in Setting Environmental Priorities
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
Author: Kenneth Bogen