EPA Determines Regulation Not Needed for 11 Potential Drinking Water Contaminants

WEBWIRE – Friday, July 25, 2008 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has made a final determination not to regulate 11 contaminants on the second drinking water contaminant candidate list (CCL 2). The agency has concluded that the contaminants do not occur nationally in public water systems, or occur at levels below a public health concern. The agency’s final regulatory determination is based on extensive review of health effects, occurrence data and public comments. "Sound science and public health drive EPA’s decisions under the Safe Drinking Water Act" said Benjamin H. Grumbles, EPA’s assistant administrator for water. "We will continue to thoroughly review new and emerging contaminants to ensure that citizens and our environment are protected" The 11 contaminants include naturally occurring substances, pesticides,... [read full story]