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Infographic: How EPA develops drinking water regulations

Understanding how EPA develops new drinking water regulations

EPA works to ensure that drinking water is safe by developing National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. Learn more about the development process through the infographic provided below.

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Infographic: How EPA develops drinking water regulations (PDF)(1 pg, 814 K)