Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality: Guideline Technical Document – Colour
Table of Contents
- Definition and Measurement
- Occurance
- Chemistry
- Relationships with Other Water Quality Parameters
- Health Effects
- Rationale
- References
An aesthetic objective of ≤ 15 true colour units (TCU) has been established for colour in drinking water.
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Type: Guidelines
Date published: 1979-05 (Reprinted 1995)
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Date reviewed: 2026-06-05