Happy Friday!

In this episode of Talking Under Water, Mandy Crispin and Bob Crossen discuss the EPA’s proposal to establish a national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The hosts break down the proposed rule, monitoring requirements, cost implications, and what utilities should prepare for, plus give updates on PFAS treatment research and recent wastewater spills.

Resources from around the web:

Federal Register: Proposed national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate

What do the new PFAS MCLs mean for the water industry?

Steps water systems can take to address perchlorate in drinking water (2020 EPA guidance document)

Links to WaterWorld and Wastewater Digest:

After brushing up on the PFAS MCL regulations, listen to this episode to get an update on the path to regulate the contaminate and how the EPA plans to address the matter of passive recievers.