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OIT Environmental Regulations and Permits Flashcards

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  1. Which federal law is the primary regulation governing public drinking water quality in the United States?

    Answer: Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)

    The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), enacted in 1974, is the primary federal law protecting public drinking water quality in the US.

  2. What is a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) in the context of drinking water regulations?

    Answer: The highest permissible level of a contaminant in public drinking water

    An MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water, set by the EPA to protect public health.

  3. What agency sets national drinking water standards in the United States?

    Answer: EPA

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establishes and enforces national drinking water standards under the SDWA.

  4. What is a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit used for?

    Answer: Regulating the discharge of pollutants into waters of the United States

    An NPDES permit regulates the discharge of pollutants from point sources into US waters, including wastewater plant effluent.

  5. What does a consumer confidence report (CCR) require water utilities to do?

    Answer: Annually inform customers about their water source and quality

    The CCR, also called an annual water quality report, requires water utilities to inform customers each year about their water source and detected contaminants.

  6. Which of the following is considered a primary drinking water standard under the SDWA?

    Answer: Lead concentration

    Lead is regulated under primary drinking water standards because it poses a direct health risk, with an action level of 15 ppb.

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