Module 2: Regulatory History, Current and Future Requirements

Provides a brief history of drinking water regulations and a synopsis of current and future requirements; helps local officials realize that the Safe Drinking Water Act requirements should be followed to protect the public health and stay in compliance. Topics include:

• The Interstate Quarantine Act of 1893
• Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974
• Maximum contaminant levels (MCL)
• 1986 and 1996 SDWA amendments and 1996 highlights
• Public notification requirements
• Wellhead Protection (WHP) Program
• Surface water treatment rule
• Capacity development
• Outreach and technical assistance
• Sourcewater protection
• Public participation and consumer right to know
• Future SDWA requirements

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