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EPA Microbial & Disinfection Byproducts Rule Update: Key Changes and Timeline
EPA Microbial & Disinfection Byproducts Rule Update: Key Changes and Timeline The Microbial and Disinfection Byproducts (MDBP) rules are a critical part of the United States drinking water regulatory framework. These rules aim to balance two key public health priorities: Eliminating harmful microbial pathogens Minimizing potentially harmful disinfection byproducts (DBPs) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
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Florida Potable Reuse Rules
Florida Potable Reuse Rules As a result of rising demand for and diminishing supply of water, the State of Florida passed rules for direct potable reuse of reclaimed water. This will provide a new sustainable source of water for potable purposes. In the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) “Direct Potable Reuse (DPR)” means the delivery of…
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California Direct Potable Reuse Regulations
California Direct Potable Reuse Regulations What Are California Direct Potable Reuse Regulations Direct potable reuse requirements are found in the California Code of Regulations at Title 22, Division 4, Environmental Health, Chapter 17, Surface Water Treatment, Article 10, Direct Potable Reuse. In the California Code of Regulations (C.C.R), a “Direct potable reuse project” or “DPR…
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Arizona Advanced Water Purification Rules (A.A.C. R18-9-A801)
Arizona Advanced Water Purification Rules (A.A.C. R18-9-A801) Overview of Terminology The term “direct potable reuse” does not appear in the Arizona Administrative Code. Rather, Arizona has established rules for “Advanced Water Purification.” The meaning at A.A.C. R18-9-A801.6 states: “Advanced Water Purification” or “AWP” means the treatment or processing of treated wastewater to advanced treated water…
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Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) Introduction
Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) Introduction Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) Defined Direct Potable Reuse (DPR), also called advanced water purification, is the process of treating wastewater to remove chemical and microbiological pollutants, and use the finished product as drinking water with no environmental buffer in between. For consistency, I will use the term direct potable reuse.…
