本技术委员会报告概述了与饮用水系统中使用的家用和小型商用热水器相关的腐蚀和防腐活动。在全球范围内解决所有家用和小型商用热水器的所有腐蚀因素超出了本报告的范围。然而，我们已经努力描述了当今最流行的热水器，并附上了有关操作和维护的信息。本报告还旨在为广泛参与热水器制造、分销和安装的人员提供技术和应用资源。本报告无意作为改进或更改热水器制造程序的指南。

This technical committee report provides a state-of-the-art overview of the corrosion and corrosion protection activities related to residential and small commercial water heaters used in potable water systems. It is beyond the scope of this report to address all corrosion factors for all residential and small commercial water heaters on a global basis. An effort has been made, however, to describe the most prevalent water heaters used today, with accompanying information on operation and maintenance. This report is also intended as a technical and application resource for the broad range of persons involved with the manufacture, distribution, and installation of water heaters.This report is not intended as a guide for improved or altered manufacturing procedures for water heaters.