Author: blitzkriegram
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Lead Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) and Next Steps. What it means for Public Water Systems.
Lead Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) and Next Steps. What it means for Public Water Systems. By Robert Hollander, P.E. Background On January 16, 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the Final Lead Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) in the Federal Register (86 FR 4198), just days before Joe Biden was sworn in as President of […]
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Health Advisory Levels lowered for Perfluoroalkyl Substances; Regulation on the Horizon – What to expect
Health Advisory Levels lowered for Perfluoroalkyl Substances; Regulation on the Horizon – What to expect By Robert Hollander, P.E. What are PFAS? Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a group of chemicals used in the manufacture of many industrial and consumer products, such as fire-fighting foams, fabric treatments, and coatings on non-stick cookware. The high stability of […]
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Microbial/Disinfection Byproducts Rules Updates
Microbial/Disinfection Byproducts Rules Updates By Robert Hollander, P.E. As a result of findings from the Third Six-Year Review of National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR), as required under the Safe Drinking Water Act, subsequent litigation (i.e. 2020 Waterkeepers Alliance v EPA settlement agreement), and informed by additional data and information from the 4th Six Year […]