Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Regulations
Looking for Guidance?HDR's 12th Edition of the SDWA Update Wall Chart Now Available
In February 2008, the 12th edition of HDR's SDWA Update wall chart was published and distributed to all members of our SDWA newsletter mailing list. The poster-sized chart provides an easy-to-use reference to all drinking water regulations including a detailed listing of contaminants and maximum contaminant levels, health effects and monitoring requirements. This edition includes the latest information on the new Ground Water Rule and revisions/clarifications to the Lead and Copper Rules. A new section, National Secondary Drinking Water Standards, presents the latest EPA guidelines for regulating contaminants that may cause cosmetic or aesthetic effects in drinking water.
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SDWA Update - Online Interactive Regulatory Tool
The information on HDR's 12th edition of the SDWA wall chart is also available through the interactive Regulations Tool. Look up any one of the listed contaminants or the complete contaminant listing for information on maximum contaminant levels, health effects of contaminants, monitoring requirements and projected regulatory schedules for future regulations. Online Interactive Regulatory Tool
SDWA Newsletter
A companion publication, SDWA newsletter, is also available online and discusses new regulations in detail, treatment options associated with SDWA compliance, future regulations and guidance for additional information. Sign Up to be added to the SDWA mailing list. View the current or past issues of SDWA newsletter.
Additional EPA Resources and Information
U.S. EPA, Safe Drinking Water Act
U.S. EPA, Drinking Water Standards
U.S. EPA, Contaminants and MCLs
U.S. EPA, Microbials and Disinfection Byproducts
LT2 Membrane Filtration Guidance Manual
Drinking Water Research Projects
HDR is currently leading research projects regarding high quality water and infrastructure reliability for the American Water Works Association Research Foundation (AwwaRF), a non-profit organization dedicated to developing technology and guidance documents for the water utility industry. Our experts, working in partnership with AwwaRF-member utilities and universities, carefully examine new approaches to water characterization, treatment and distribution developing a knowledge base to help you make important decisions regarding the safety and future of your water systems.
HDR AwwaRF Research Projects