To simultaneous measurement of water source 1998.10.15

In order to ensure the safety of tap water, the Ministry of Health and Welfare plans to simultaneously measure environmental pollutants at 100 inlet of 20 major rivers nationwide. In addition to the 28 types of monitoring items, such as pesticides, metals, and organic solvents, which are defined by administrative guidance, environmental hormones and dioxins, which are said to be about 70 types, are also measured. The measurement result is a database, and the "Hazardous Substance Monitoring Information Network" is made and the aim is to provide information to citizens.