The paper introduced the main detection technology of genotoxicity from water source, In addition, it gave general appraisement of these methods. A set of genotoxicity detection systems with quickly, comprehensive and practical were established and the developing tendency were presented.%介绍了近几年常用的检测水源水中有机污染物遗传毒性方法，分别阐述了各项技术的机理，并从遗传终点、灵敏度和费用等方面对其进行了评价。拟提出一套快速、全面和实用的水源水遗传毒性检测的方法体系，并提出了水源水中有机物的遗传毒性检测技术的发展方向。
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