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Monitoring the Occurrence of Unregulated Drinking Water Contaminants

Monitoring the Occurrence of Unregulated Drinking Water Contaminants

Laboratory Approval

Occurrence and Reporting Data

The Safe Drinking Water Act requires that EPA monitor for no more than 30 unregulated contaminants every five years.