Drinking Water Research Division's research activities in support of EPA's regulatory agenda

Technical Report · Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1990

OSTI ID:6030054

Clark, R M; Feige, W A

The Safe Drinking Water Act and its Amendments will have a dramatic impact on the way in which one views the treatment and distribution of water in the U.S. The paper discusses the regulatory agenda, including proposed and promulgated regulations for volatile and synthetic organic contaminants, pesticides, lead, copper, inorganic contaminants, and radionuclides. In addition, the Surface Water Treatment and Coliform Rules are discussed in some detail. Tables are presented that list the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) and Maximum Contaminant Level Goals (MCLGs), as well as Best Available Technology (BAT) for reducing many of these contaminants to acceptable levels. Finally, a discussion of expected disinfection requirements and the regulation of disinfection by-products (DBP) is made. Treatment techniques for controlling DBPs are briefly described.

• Research Organization: Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH (United States). Drinking Water Research Div.
• OSTI ID: 6030054
• Report Number(s): PB-92-124197/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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