[Responsibilities of UV facilities and monitoring of UV disinfection from the viewpoint of the public health authority].

Extensive studies carried out for long years have shown that UV disinfection of drinking water is fundamentally a well-founded alternative to chlorination. The article states the prerequisites for installing a UV disinfection plant. Authorities responsible for checking on such plant must insists on the need for ascertaining whether the appropriate type has been selected and they must also insists on periodic controls of built-in reactors. In consequence there of Public Health authorities must shoulder advisory and controlling responsibilities. Other possible uses of UV disinfection plant are pointed out.