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Drinking Water Requirements for States and Public Water Systems

Chemical Contaminant Rules Compliance for Community Water System Owners and Operators

The following documents contain information that the regulated community can use to aid their compliance efforts.

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Standardized Monitoring Framework (SMF): A Quick Reference Guide

The SMF outlined on these pages summarizes existing PWS’ ongoing federal monitoring requirements only.

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Nitrate Monitoring Requirements for Community and Non-community Water Systems

The following is a poster that can go on the wall in your PWS. It will let PWSs know who to contact and what to do based on their nitrate sampling results.

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Removing Multiple Contaminants from Drinking Water: Issues to Consider

PWSs adding treatment for one contaminant may find other water quality concerns. A treatment technology that removes several co-occurring contaminants may be more efficient and cost effective. This document:

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Small System Compliance Technology List for the Non-Microbial Contaminants Regulated Before 1996

This guidance manual provides detail on the list of compliance technologies for the nonmicrobial contaminants regulated before 1996.

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Talking to your Customers about Chronic Contaminants in Drinking Water

This fact sheet helps you understand the importance of communicating with the public about chronic contaminants. It also describes effective strategies for getting your message out.

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Point-of-Use/Point-of-Entry Treatment Devices

This document provides guidance on implementing a successful point-of-use or point-of-entry treatment strategy.

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For more information, please see the Chemical Contaminants Rules Page.