💧EPA Approves California's Revised Drinking Water Regulations
Revision of Approved State Primacy Program for the State of California
Summary
Notice is hereby given that the State of California revised its approved State primacy program under the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) by adopting regulations that effectuate the Federal Public Water System (PWS) Definition. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that California's revision request meets the applicable SDWA program revision requirements and the regulations adopted by California are no less stringent than the corresponding Federal regulations. Therefore, EPA approves this revision to California's approved State primacy program. However, this determination on California's request for approval of a program revision shall take effect in accordance with the procedures described below in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document after the opportunity to request a public hearing.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
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The text concerns a revision of California's drinking water regulations, which imposes compliance requirements on businesses involved in water supply and public health sectors. Approval from the EPA indicates that California's program meets federal standards, affecting operational requirements for businesses dealing with water quality and safety.