40 CFR 141.62 - Maximum contaminant levels for inorganic contaminants. | Title 40 - Protection of Environment | Code of Federal Regulations

§ 141.62

Maximum contaminant levels for inorganic contaminants.

(a) [Reserved]

(b) The maximum contaminant levels for inorganic contaminants specified in paragraphs (b) (2)-(6), (b)(10), and (b) (11)-(16) of this section apply to community water systems and non-transient, non-community water systems. The maximum contaminant level specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section only applies to community water systems. The maximum contaminant levels specified in (b)(7), (b)(8), and (b)(9) of this section apply to community water systems; non-transient, non-community water systems; and transient non-community water systems.

Contaminant	MCL (mg/l)
(1) Fluoride	4.0
(2) Asbestos	7 Million Fibers/liter (longer than 10 µm).
(3) Barium	2
(4) Cadmium	0.005
(5) Chromium	0.1
(6) Mercury	0.002
(7) Nitrate	10 (as Nitrogen)
(8) Nitrite	1 (as Nitrogen)
(9) Total Nitrate and Nitrite	10 (as Nitrogen)
(10) Selenium	0.05
(11) Antimony	0.006
(12) Beryllium	0.004
(13) Cyanide (as free Cyanide)	0.2
(14) [Reserved]
(15) Thallium	0.002
(16) Arsenic	0.010

(c) The Administrator, pursuant to section 1412 of the Act, hereby identifies the following as the best technology, treatment technique, or other means available for achieving compliance with the maximum contaminant levels for inorganic contaminants identified in paragraph (b) of this section, except fluoride:

BAT for Inorganic Compounds Listed in Section 141.62(b)

Chemical Name	BAT(s)
Antimony	2,7
Arsenic 4	1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12 5
Asbestos	2,3,8
Barium	5,6,7,9
Beryllium	1,2,5,6,7
Cadmium	2,5,6,7
Chromium	2,5,6 2,7
Cyanide	5,7,13
Mercury	2 1,4,6 1,7 1
Nickel	5,6,7
Nitrate	5,7,9
Nitrite	5,7
Selenium	1,2 3,6,7,9
Thallium	1,5
1 BAT only if influent Hg concentrations ≤10µg/1.
2 BAT for Chromium III only.
3 BAT for Selenium IV only.
4 BATs for Arsenic V. Pre-oxidation may be required to convert Arsenic III to Arsenic V.
5 To obtain high removals, iron to arsenic ratio must be at least 20:1.

Key to BATS in Table

1 = Activated Alumina

2 = Coagulation/Filtration (not BAT for systems < 500 service connections)

3 = Direct and Diatomite Filtration

4 = Granular Activated Carbon

5 = Ion Exchange

6 = Lime Softening (not BAT for systems <500 service connections)

7 = Reverse Osmosis

8 = Corrosion Control

9 = Electrodialysis

10 = Chlorine

11 = Ultraviolet

12 = Oxidation/Filtration

13 = Alkaline Chlorination (pH ≥8.5)

(d) The Administrator, pursuant to section 1412 of the Act, hereby identifies in the following table the affordable technology, treatment technique, or other means available to systems serving 10,000 persons or fewer for achieving compliance with the maximum contaminant level for arsenic:

Small System Compliance Technologies (SSCTs) 1 for Arsenic 2

Small system compliance technology	Affordable for listed small system categories 3
Activated Alumina (centralized)	All size categories.
Activated Alumina (Point-of-Use) 4	All size categories.
Coagulation/Filtration 5	501-3,300, 3,301-10,000.
Coagulation-assisted Microfiltration	501-3,300, 3,301-10,000.
Electrodialysis reversal 6	501-3,300, 3,301-10,000.
Enhanced coagulation/filtration	All size categories
Enhanced lime softening (pH> 10.5)	All size categories.
Ion Exchange	All size categories.
Lime Softening 5	501-3,300, 3,301-10,000.
Oxidation/Filtration 7	All size categories.
Reverse Osmosis (centralized) 6	501-3,300, 3,301-10,000.
Reverse Osmosis (Point-of-Use) 4	All size categories.
1 Section 1412(b)(4)(E)(ii) of SDWA specifies that SSCTs must be affordable and technically feasible for small systems.
2 SSCTs for Arsenic V. Pre-oxidation may be required to convert Arsenic III to Arsenic V.
3 The Act (ibid.) specifies three categories of small systems: (i) those serving 25 or more, but fewer than 501, (ii) those serving more than 500, but fewer than 3,301, and (iii) those serving more than 3,300, but fewer than 10,001.
4 When POU or POE devices are used for compliance, programs to ensure proper long-term operation, maintenance, and monitoring must be provided by the water system to ensure adequate performance.
5 Unlikely to be installed solely for arsenic removal. May require pH adjustment to optimal range if high removals are needed.
6 Technologies reject a large volume of water—may not be appropriate for areas where water quantity may be an issue.
7 To obtain high removals, iron to arsenic ratio must be at least 20:1.

[56 FR 3594, Jan. 30, 1991, as amended at 56 FR 30280, July 1, 1991; 57 FR 31847, July 17, 1992; 59 FR 34325, July 1, 1994; 60 FR 33932, June 29, 1995; 66 FR 7063, Jan. 22, 2001; 68 FR 14506, Mar. 25, 2003; 69 FR 38855, June 29, 2004]

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2013-02-13; vol. 78 # 30 - Wednesday, February 13, 2013

78 FR 10270 - National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Revisions to the Total Coliform Rule

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This final rule is effective on April 15, 2013. For judicial purposes, this final rule is promulgated as of February 13, 2013. The compliance date for the rule requirements is April 1, 2016. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register (FR) as of April 15, 2013.

40 CFR Parts 141 and 142

Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is finalizing revisions to the 1989 Total Coliform Rule (TCR). The Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) offers a meaningful opportunity for greater public health protection beyond the 1989 TCR. Under the RTCR there is no longer a monthly maximum contaminant level (MCL) violation for multiple total coliform detections. Instead, the revisions require systems that have an indication of coliform contamination in the distribution system to assess the problem and take corrective action that may reduce cases of illnesses and deaths due to potential fecal contamination and waterborne pathogen exposure. This final rule also updates provisions in other rules that reference analytical methods and other requirements in the 1989 TCR (e.g., Public Notification and Ground Water Rules). These revisions are in accordance with the 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Amendments, which require EPA to review and revise, as appropriate, each national primary drinking water regulation no less often than every six years. These revisions also conform with the SDWA provision that requires any revision to “maintain, or provide for greater, protection of the health of persons.” As with the 1989 TCR, the RTCR applies to all public water systems.

2012-07-25; vol. 77 # 143 - Wednesday, July 25, 2012

77 FR 43524 - Revisions to the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Regulation (UCMR 3) for Public Water Systems

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40 CFR Parts 141 and 142

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2012-07-02; vol. 77 # 127 - Monday, July 2, 2012

77 FR 39183 - Revisions to the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Regulation (UCMR 3) for Public Water Systems

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40 CFR Parts 141 and 142

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42 USC § 300g–5 - Exemptions

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2013-02-13; vol. 78 # 30 - Wednesday, February 13, 2013

78 FR 10270 - National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Revisions to the Total Coliform Rule

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type	regulations.gov
FR Doc.	2012-31205
RIN	2040-AD94
	EPA-HQ-OW-2008-0878
	FRL-9684-8

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Final rule.

This final rule is effective on April 15, 2013. For judicial purposes, this final rule is promulgated as of February 13, 2013. The compliance date for the rule requirements is April 1, 2016. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register (FR) as of April 15, 2013.

40 CFR Parts 141 and 142

Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is finalizing revisions to the 1989 Total Coliform Rule (TCR). The Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) offers a meaningful opportunity for greater public health protection beyond the 1989 TCR. Under the RTCR there is no longer a monthly maximum contaminant level (MCL) violation for multiple total coliform detections. Instead, the revisions require systems that have an indication of coliform contamination in the distribution system to assess the problem and take corrective action that may reduce cases of illnesses and deaths due to potential fecal contamination and waterborne pathogen exposure. This final rule also updates provisions in other rules that reference analytical methods and other requirements in the 1989 TCR (e.g., Public Notification and Ground Water Rules). These revisions are in accordance with the 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Amendments, which require EPA to review and revise, as appropriate, each national primary drinking water regulation no less often than every six years. These revisions also conform with the SDWA provision that requires any revision to “maintain, or provide for greater, protection of the health of persons.” As with the 1989 TCR, the RTCR applies to all public water systems.

2012-09-18; vol. 77 # 181 - Tuesday, September 18, 2012

77 FR 57545 - Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule: Public Meeting on Monitoring Data Analysis, Occurrence Forecasts, Binning, and the Microbial Toolbox

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Notice of public meeting.

40 CFR Parts 141 and 142

Summary

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a public meeting on November 15, 2012, concerning monitoring, binning and microbial toolbox information as part of the regulatory review of the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2 rule). At this meeting, EPA plans to discuss and solicit public input on data and information related to several topics. The first topic is the results of the first round of LT2 Cryptosporidium monitoring that are used to determine which one of the four categories ( i.e., bins) a public drinking water system (PWS) should be placed. The second topic is the implications of predicted occurrence and bin category placement that may result from a second round of Cryptosporidium monitoring using the existing or enhanced analytical methods. The third topic is the effectiveness of Escherichia coli as a screen to identify small filtered PWSs that need to perform Cryptosporidium monitoring for bin placement. The fourth topic is the determination of the potential credits assigned to different risk mitigation tools. EPA will also provide background information on the LT2 rule's monitoring and binning requirements, microbial toolbox options for risk management, and the agency's Six Year Review process. EPA will consider the data and/or information discussed at this meeting during the agency's review of the LT2 rule, which the agency has announced as part of both the Retrospective Review Plan under Executive Order (E.O.) 13563 and the third Six-Year Review under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

2012-08-30; vol. 77 # 169 - Thursday, August 30, 2012

77 FR 52633 - Notice of a Public Meeting: Stakeholder Meeting Concerning EPA's Intent To Regulate Perchlorate Levels in Drinking Water

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Notice of public meeting.

The public meeting and webcast will be held on September 20, 2012 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern Time (ET)). Persons wishing to attend the meeting or webcast must register in advance as described in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

40 CFR Parts 141 and 142

Summary

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is holding a public meeting and webcast to share information with the public related to treatment technologies, analytical methods and other information pertaining to the development of a proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for Perchlorate.

2012-07-30; vol. 77 # 146 - Monday, July 30, 2012

77 FR 44562 - Public Meeting: Potential Regulatory Implications of the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act of 2011

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Notice.

The public meeting will be held at the Environmental Protection Agency Conference Center (lobby level-room 1204). One Potomac Yard (South Building) 2777 S. Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202 on Thursday, August 16, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). All attendees must go through a metal detector, sign in with the security desk, and show government issued photo identification to enter the building. Teleconference and webcast attendance will be available. Instructions for registration for the meeting are located in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice.

40 CFR Parts 141 and 142

Summary

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a public meeting on August 16, 2012, to discuss and solicit input from States, manufacturers, drinking water systems, other interested groups and consumers on the implementation of the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act of 2011 (“the Act”). The Act was signed on January 4, 2011, and will be effective on January 4, 2014. The Act amended Section 1417 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), which prohibits the use of certain plumbing products that are not “lead free” (as defined by SDWA), and makes it unlawful to introduce into commerce products that are not “lead free.”

2012-07-25; vol. 77 # 143 - Wednesday, July 25, 2012

77 FR 43524 - Revisions to the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Regulation (UCMR 3) for Public Water Systems

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Additional Documents

type	regulations.gov
FR Doc.	C2-2012-9978
RIN	2040-AF10
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	FRL-9660-4

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 141 and 142

Summary

2012-07-02; vol. 77 # 127 - Monday, July 2, 2012

77 FR 39183 - Revisions to the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Regulation (UCMR 3) for Public Water Systems

GPO FDSys XML | Text

Additional Documents

type	regulations.gov
FR Doc.	C1-2012-9978
RIN	2040-AF10
Docket No.	EPA-HQ-OW-2009-0090
	FRL-9660-4

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 141 and 142

Summary

40 CFR 141.62 - Maximum contaminant levels for inorganic contaminants.

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