Chemical hazards in drinking-water - copper Copper is considered
in the WHO Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality. You can link
from here to: The Guidelines for drinking water quality also
consider for individual chemicals: Aspects of analytical
achievability [Section 8.3, pp. 157-166] Technical achievability
(through treatment and other means) [Section 8.4, pp 166-184]
Rolling revision of the WHO Guidelines for Drinking-water
Quality Copper is included in the plan of work of the rolling
revision of the WHO Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality.
Recent studies in rabbits have suggested a link between copper
in drinking-water and Alzheimer disease. Levels in the rabbits’
drinking-water were well below the current WHO guideline of 2
mg/litre, based on acute gastrointestinal effects; however, it
has not been established whether rabbits are an appropriate
model. In addition, a communication received by WHO Headquarters
suggested the need to review the guideline value and text on
copper with regard to toxicity in