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A Review of Genesis and Evolution of Water Quality Index (WQI) and Some Future Directions

Lumb, Ashok, Sharma, T. C., Bibeault, Jean-François·2011·Water Quality, Exposure and Health
DOI 10.1007/s12403-011-0040-0
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Lumb, A., Sharma, T. C., & Bibeault, J.-F.
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Water Quality, Exposure and Health
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2011-03-25
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3
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  • 1876-1666
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