This issue was compounded in Flint by a subsequent series of denials, unfortunate decisions, missed opportunities, and then unwanted criticisms of the individuals that raised concerns (i.e. the "whistle-blowers.") ...What does a very sad technical editor think at these moments? Enough technical information, lessons learned, and clarity was available to make wise data-driven, informed decisions prior to the problem.
What
does a very sad technical editor think at these moments? Enough
technical information, lessons learned, and clarity was available to
make wise data driven, informed decisions prior to the problem.
What
does a very sad technical editor think at these moments? Enough
technical information, lessons learned, and clarity was available to
make wise data driven, informed decisions prior to the problem. - See
more at:
http://www.corrosionjournal.org/doi/full/10.5006/0010-9312-72.4.451?tab=1#sthash.7ejJPrMQ.dpuf
Water resources are but one area that corrosion impacts. Corrosion of the nation's aging infrastructure is a critical problem; a national issue which if left unaddressed, will likely consume a growing share of resources. The American Society of Civil Engineers Report Card currently grades the national infrastructure at a D+.
Open access articles, free via the journal CORROSION:
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St. Clair, C. Stamopoulos, M. Edwards,“Technical Note: Increased Distance Between Galvanic Lead: Copper Pipe Connections Decreases Lead Release,”Corrosion68, 9 (2012): p. 779-783
http://dx.doi.org/10.5006/0745
C.K. Nguyen, B.N. Clark, K.R. Stone, M.A. Edwards,“Role of Chloride, Sulfate, and Alkalinity on Galvanic LeadCorrosion,”Corrosion67, 6 (2011): p. 065005-1 to 065005-9
http://dx.doi.org/10.5006/1.3600449
J.I. Paige, B.S. Covino Jr.,“Leachability of Lead from Selected Copper-Base Alloys,”Corrosion48, 12 (1992):p. 1040-1046
http://dx.doi.org/10.5006/1.3315907
B.P. Boffardi, A.M. Sherbondy,“Control of Lead Corrosion by Chemical Treatment,” Corrosion47, 12 (1991):p. 966-975
http://dx.doi.org/10.5006/1.3585211